1
as in speck
a very small piece
she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate
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2
as in piece
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
bits of cookie scattered on the table
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3
as in little
a very small amount
I'll have only a bit of food right now
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4
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
this will only take a bit
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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
wielding silver trays, the servers offered partygoers a variety of exotic-looking bits
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Recent Examples of bit
Max Saltman, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
And Richard always made his shirt stand, which is the sort of bit that the collar then comes off of, very deep.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
In one particular case, the family dog ran past a single mom attempting to get her kids out the door and bit a person in the hallway.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
One of those rare attacks occurred just two years ago in 2023, when a shark bit a snorkeling American woman.
—Max Saltman, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
And Richard always made his shirt stand, which is the sort of bit that the collar then comes off of, very deep.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Lions’ plethora of defensive injuries bit them last week against the Bills.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
In one particular case, the family dog ran past a single mom attempting to get her kids out the door and bit a person in the hallway.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bit
Noun
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Coincidentally, also visible in the new images is the planet Mercury, appearing as a tiny speck of light gliding closer to the sun.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Such heady heights look like a speck on the horizon right now, and the question is how small that prospect needs to shrink for anger in the stands to rise again.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
Noun
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Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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Ready for Fed The S&P 500 ended Tuesday little changed as traders await the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate cut decision (more on that below).—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2024
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The surgeon general’s advisory kind of validates my sober life choices, but that research has really been out there for a while.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
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For a while, the march of communism and the rise of the movies proceeded independently, but the paths later converged -- an unholy alliance.—
Peter Tonguette,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These small acts of showing up authentically lead to big gains over time and can inspire others along the way.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While opening acts haven’t been officially announced yet for the stadium shows, Blackpink concerts are known for their elaborate production and full-evening experiences.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Frozen yogurt faithfuls can shop the deluxe version of this appliance to make this treat and even more desserts.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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Go have all the cuddles and eat all the doggie treats!—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If Rowan sucked at her job, she’d be fired.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool need to play a smart game and not get sucked into a frantic contest like United did.—
Oli Gamp,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The particles can pass through any kind of matter and contain information about some of the most energetic events in the universe, such as gamma-ray bursts.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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In effect, the particles accelerate by surfing on these waves.—
The Physics arXiv Blog,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bit. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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