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as in dwarfs
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
the kitten was just a mite, hardly the size of my palm
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as in specks
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mites
Garlic and Shallots Garlic and shallots also emit strong, sulfurous odors effective against a wider range of insect pests including aphids, mites, caterpillars, armyworms, moths, beetles, and whiteflies.
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
Control black spot & mites affecting rose plantings.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
To help prevent infestations, avoid using broad-spectrum insecticides that kill beneficial insects along with the mites.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 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
Warm or cold cycles may clean fabric but won’t effectively kill mites.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Superficial infections from mites, fungi, or bacteria, which are minor for most species, can compromise sea otters’ fur coats, leading to hypothermia and death.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
How do eye mites cause itching and irritation?
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Keep in mind that mites, bagworms, and root rot can be common issues when growing Italian cypress, says Abdi.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
Control black spot & mites affecting rose plantings.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
To help prevent infestations, avoid using broad-spectrum insecticides that kill beneficial insects along with the mites.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 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
Warm or cold cycles may clean fabric but won’t effectively kill mites.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Superficial infections from mites, fungi, or bacteria, which are minor for most species, can compromise sea otters’ fur coats, leading to hypothermia and death.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
How do eye mites cause itching and irritation?
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Keep in mind that mites, bagworms, and root rot can be common issues when growing Italian cypress, says Abdi.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mites
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Big money, uneven returns Steyer’s spending dwarfs every other candidate.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Look for taller varieties and avoid dwarfs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 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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And for all the effort to read between the lines, to connect the dots between moves and motivations, the truth is the Valkyries have given little away about what comes next.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2026
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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On her lunch break, mama walks us over to the library still wearing her scrubs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Its spa offers hydrotherapy amenities and signature offerings, such as the Caribbean Cleansing Ritual with local bush tea and cacao and an interactive Alchemy Bar for creating bespoke scrubs.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Add a few more splashes of the reserved hot water.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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Seek Out Small Specimens Don’t reject the runts.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Mites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mites. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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