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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
Loaded Mac fits its name with bacon bits, cheddar jack, blue cheese crumbles, green onions and sour cream.
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Lori Punko, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
During a May appointment, the mother reported finding bits of dog food in the child’s bowel movement.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Scammers are using bits of information that feel familiar.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
For comparison, Wired notes that dial-up connections operate at a minimum of 20,000 bits per second.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Spring-cleaning tips for your kitchen Little bits of food and dust frequently get trapped under major appliances like the stovetop, so spring cleaning is always a good excuse to check out what’s under there.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Days afterward, Laura told a bedside nurse her son had a bowel movement containing bits of dog food.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Todd stole my thunder with his bits-and-bobs format this week, though!
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The latter bits are, of course, by far the most interesting.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Lori Punko, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
During a May appointment, the mother reported finding bits of dog food in the child’s bowel movement.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Scammers are using bits of information that feel familiar.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
For comparison, Wired notes that dial-up connections operate at a minimum of 20,000 bits per second.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Spring-cleaning tips for your kitchen Little bits of food and dust frequently get trapped under major appliances like the stovetop, so spring cleaning is always a good excuse to check out what’s under there.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Days afterward, Laura told a bedside nurse her son had a bowel movement containing bits of dog food.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Todd stole my thunder with his bits-and-bobs format this week, though!
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The latter bits are, of course, by far the most interesting.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 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,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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More recently, Indigenous peoples such as the Chumash and the Yokuts used asphalt to make face paint, game pieces, glue, and waterproofing caulk for boats and baskets.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane A puffy parka or clunky pair of boots can take up a solid chunk of suitcase space.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
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The dramatist’s mode is broader and brasher, calculated for the sweep of the stage rather than the close-up, with splashes of color and humor that can verge on camp.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each one is about the size of a tennis ball, yellow in color with splashes of red, and covered in wart-like bumps, thus the name.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
31 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
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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 5 Apr. 2026.
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