1
as in dime
a very small sum of money
I have only a mite left to buy lunch for the rest of the week
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2
as in diminutive
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
the kitten was just a mite, hardly the size of my palm
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3
as in bit
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mite
But this year, a combination of nutrition deficiencies, mite infestations, viral diseases and possible pesticide exposure during the previous pollinating season led to higher losses, the release said.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Use an Allergy Cover for Your Mattress Dust mites and other allergens can easily get trapped in your mattress.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Sickness, wild birds, dampness and mites Chickens are living creatures susceptible to all kinds of health issues.
—Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Rahill has an endless supply of stories to entertain his passengers, from dicey black bear encounters to scraping mites off his hand with a knife after handling an armadillo.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Use an Allergy Cover for Your Mattress Dust mites and other allergens can easily get trapped in your mattress.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Sickness, wild birds, dampness and mites Chickens are living creatures susceptible to all kinds of health issues.
—Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Rahill has an endless supply of stories to entertain his passengers, from dicey black bear encounters to scraping mites off his hand with a knife after handling an armadillo.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
Noun
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But there’s something about doing it at a time where our politics are so fraught and the wellbeing of our planet, our country, and our neighborhoods literally can change on a dime now.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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His explosion and ability to cut on a dime is terrific.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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For example, Katie is a diminutive of Katherine and Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025
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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Perugini: Tell me a little bit about your whiskey journey.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
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Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even Williams’ performance does little to flesh her out.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Washington’s system has been built on that premise for much of his career and he’s made a lot of hay with it.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nothing causes more offense than tourists who stuff their mouths with leaves, like horses eating hay.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
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From cozy shearling to leopard print, Scandi labels, and a sprinkling of The Row, Lawrence sees herself through the seasons and elements in a various but curated selection of outerwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The book describes how Amanda gets through a tough day of soaring temperatures with the help of hose sprinkling and lemonade drinking.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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