bits

noun

Definition of bitsnext
plural of bit
1
as in specks
a very small piece she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate

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2
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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3
as in splashes
a very small amount I'll have only a bit of food right now

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4
as in whiles
an indefinite but usually short period of time this will only take a bit

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5
as in numbers
a performance regularly presented by an individual or group known for a comedic bit in which she portrayed a very nervous student driver

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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 Synonyms for bits
  1. particles
  2. little
  3. snippets
  4. fractions
  5. routines
  6. grains
  7. crumbs
  8. molecules
Noun
  • To remove dirt or mud stains from carpet, let the area dry completely first, then vacuum to remove any loose particles.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As things continue to expand and cool on cosmic scales, the density of particles continues to drop and the temperature of particles drops as well.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of particles
Noun
  • But what if your littles have five years between them, like ours—or if your family included an even broader age range?
    Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Some sea creatures manifest that may frighten the littles.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of little
Noun
  • Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.
    Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Their owner has been sharing snippets of their lives on TikTok since Marlin, the eldest Labrador, was welcomed into their family.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of snippets
Noun
  • Netflix takes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes and mental toughness of the sprinters who devote their entire lives to crossing the finish line in record time, where their professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Late Saturday, Watertown International Airport measured only fractions of an inch of precipitation for the day, with the weather service reporting 4 to 7 inches of snow depth for the entire city.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of fractions
Noun
  • This is also a good time to reassess routines.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Venus in Aquarius, meanwhile, is shaking up your sixth house of health and daily work routines.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of routines
Noun
  • Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of grains
Noun
  • Bake in preheated oven until until wooden pick inserted in center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The robot vacuum and mop seamlessly moves from room to room, hoovering dirt, dust and crumbs along the way.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbs
Noun
  • However, omega-6s can also be converted into molecules such as prostaglandins that signal the initiation of inflammation — not a bad thing when your body is trying to quickly repel an invader or tumor, but devasting if left smoldering for long periods without resolution.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These molecules stimulate hair and skin growth, regulate metabolism, boost bone health, and in some cases may even be anti-inflammatory.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of molecules
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