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
something (such as an animal) 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 speck
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mite
Control black spot & mites affecting rose plantings.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Why Your Mattress Needs a Deep Clean Dust mites, sweat buildup and dead skin cells accumulate inside your mattress over weeks and months.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Dust mites are microscopic insect-like pests that feed on dead human skin cells.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Dust mites are an extremely common cause of allergy symptoms, and can be eliminated following these steps.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Why Your Mattress Needs a Deep Clean Dust mites, sweat buildup and dead skin cells accumulate inside your mattress over weeks and months.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Dust mites are microscopic insect-like pests that feed on dead human skin cells.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Dust mites are an extremely common cause of allergy symptoms, and can be eliminated following these steps.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
Noun
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The executive branch does not have a dime of money in its own right.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Only minutes before, the friend had playfully tossed dime-sized hail at them in the house.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are blue spots, specks, scratches, flares, and bits of crud in almost ALL of the Apollo photos.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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As in Kourliandski’s quartet, specks and splatters of sound are interspersed with silences.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Beneath extraordinarily dry skies, travelers can watch the Milky Way stretch overhead while the Magellanic Clouds — two dwarf galaxies visible only from the southern hemisphere — slowly rotate around the south celestial pole.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Many native and non-native shrubs that bloom in spring also are good nectar sources, such as dwarf fothergilla, chokeberry, winterberry holly, Virginia sweetspire, Carolina allspice, beautyberry and viburnums.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Northwestern let a little bit of suspense creep in during the second half of its NCAA Tournament semifinal Friday evening at Martin Stadium.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Leicester did their bit, eventually winning 2-1, but Everton were also leading 1-0 — until a fake rumour circulated inside the stadium that Bournemouth had levelled the scores.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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The marital bed, meanwhile, has apparently been cold for some time, as an early, telling shot shows Galina wordlessly turning out the light and hitting the hay while Gleb continues scrolling on his phone beside her.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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My granddaddy always used to say to make hay while the sun's shining.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In addition to the limited release, this toy is priced at a suitably massive 99,000 yen (or around $623 at the current exchange rate).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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This iconic dog toy is a fan-favorite.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Adults might opt for spa treatments and relaxing in an above-water cabin but littles can spend the day snorkeling or heading of to supervised activities on the resort.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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