morsels

noun

Definition of morselsnext
plural of morsel
1
as in mouthfuls
a small piece or quantity of food the chef's cuisine is so good that diners will want to savor every morsel

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2
as in specks
a very small piece searching for any morsel of useful information

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3
as in dwarves
a person of no importance or influence a morsel like her wouldn't last a week in the rough-and-tumble world of Wall Street

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morsels
  1. insects
  2. particles
  3. snippets
  4. crumbs
  5. grains
  6. shrimp
  7. molecules
Noun
  • Termite queens are the longest-living insects Life is fleeting for most insects.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Among these insects, most individuals—the workers—are largely sterile and live just a few months.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of insects
Noun
  • This suggests that there may be unknown forces or particles at play, which could be influencing the universe’s expansion.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of particles
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Definition of shrimp
Noun
  • Experts examined the needles using mass spectrometry, which measures molecules’ mass-to-charge ratio, and an imaging technique called micro-CT scanning.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 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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