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as in specks
a very small piece
she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate
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as in pieces
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
bits of cookie scattered on the table
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as in splashes
a very small amount
I'll have only a bit of food right now
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as in whiles
an indefinite but usually short period of time
this will only take a bit
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as in treats
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 bits
In another part of the factory, a worker used a wooden stick, like a tongue compressor at a doctor’s office, to scrape excess bits of explosive out of the grooves inside each shell, ensuring that the base would screw on smoothly.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Even more concerning than the plastic bits in our organs is the chemicals that come with them.
—Shanna Swan, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Some of the playful bits writer-director BenDavid Grabinski introduces actually lead down intriguing character paths.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The less good bits, or in any case those that simply had to change, have been given the treatment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
The cake is finished cooking when a wooden pick comes out with moist bits clinging to it.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The bits of ham add a salty counterpart to the sweetness of the sauteed leeks and rich cream.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
There were seven dishes stored as clean with bits of food and residue.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Switch to your hands to gently bring the dough together, incorporating any remaining dry bits.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Even more concerning than the plastic bits in our organs is the chemicals that come with them.
—Shanna Swan, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Some of the playful bits writer-director BenDavid Grabinski introduces actually lead down intriguing character paths.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The less good bits, or in any case those that simply had to change, have been given the treatment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
The cake is finished cooking when a wooden pick comes out with moist bits clinging to it.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The bits of ham add a salty counterpart to the sweetness of the sauteed leeks and rich cream.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
There were seven dishes stored as clean with bits of food and residue.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Switch to your hands to gently bring the dough together, incorporating any remaining dry bits.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bits
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Learning how to apply mascara correctly can level up your whole eye look—but without the proper technique, even the best mascara can leave you with clumps, smears, or black specks across your face.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Neutral tones, rattan and brown leather furnishings, and antique-style wooden pieces characterise each indoor space so elegantly that interiors barely resemble a tent at all.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Braves didn’t make many offseason splashes but instead should get a lot of key players back to full health after a disastrous run of injuries throughout 2025.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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UCHealth’s decision to postpone surgeries whiles staff addressed the sterilization problem stands out from other hospitals that have found themselves in similar situations.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dion will perform multiple shows per week throughout September and October at the 40,000-seat venue, which has previously hosted major acts such as Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones and Kendrick Lamar.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Though Israel technically has the death penalty on the books as a possible punishment for acts of genocide, espionage during wartime and certain terror offenses, the country hasn’t put anyone to death since Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in 1962.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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But a more fun route is to simply consume cold treats slower.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Humans can breathe them in via particles in the air or ingest them through food and water.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are many potential triggers that can cause these symptoms, including particles in the air such as mold spores, dust, and certain chemicals.—
Lindsay Dodgson,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some of the fragments were recovered in Ohio and Texas.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ready-to-eat pizza and focaccia are also being recalled over possible metal fragments, including those sold by Trader Joe's, Hello Fresh and more.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Bits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bits. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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