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as in bites
a small piece or quantity of food
nuggets of beef in the chow mein fried chicken nuggets
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as in specks
a very small piece
a seemingly inconsequential nugget of information that proved to be the key to cracking the case
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Recent Examples of nuggets
The packaging displayed that the nuggets were shaped as reindeer, holiday trees, gingerbread men, snowmen, candy canes and stockings.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
An adventure is a great way to learn With this being the first Star Wars live action show targeted primarily toward kids, the young actors are hopeful kids can feel a part of this galaxy while having fun and taking away some valuable nuggets.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
Ready for some more recent newsy nuggets?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
An adventure is a great way to learn With this being the first Star Wars live action show targeted primarily toward kids, the young actors are hopeful kids can feel a part of this galaxy while having fun and taking away some valuable nuggets.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
Ready for some more recent newsy nuggets?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuggets
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The board voted on the plan in chunks because the proposal in its entirety proved to be so divisive among board members and the community.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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For instance, if you’re overwhelmed by your workload, try breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks.Q Hamirani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Quantum computing is a revolutionary type of computing that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics—the fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
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Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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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
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Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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“Nuggets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuggets. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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