1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in specks
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mites
Check previous plant additions for mites and insects.
—
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
This includes root mealybugs, soil mites, root aphids, and fungus gnats, among other pests.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The mites can also survive up to 36 hours outside the body.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Dust mites, pet dander, and pollen are common triggers of allergies in your home.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Once inside, prey organisms — including bacteria, protozoans like ciliates and amoebae and even tiny soil mites — are subjected to conditions with very low oxygen.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Signs Of Dust Mites And Allergens Dust mites are microscopic arthropods that live in almost every home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
This Cfmb vacuum has 500 Watts of power and a powerful suction of 16KPa that, along with metal rubber roller brushes that rotate up to 30,000 RPMs, deliver a high-frequency vibration that kicks up dust, mites, flakes of skin, and all other invisible allergens.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
This ecosystem includes face mites, a microorganism that lives within hair follicles, as described by another display in the exhibit.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
This includes root mealybugs, soil mites, root aphids, and fungus gnats, among other pests.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The mites can also survive up to 36 hours outside the body.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Dust mites, pet dander, and pollen are common triggers of allergies in your home.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Once inside, prey organisms — including bacteria, protozoans like ciliates and amoebae and even tiny soil mites — are subjected to conditions with very low oxygen.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Signs Of Dust Mites And Allergens Dust mites are microscopic arthropods that live in almost every home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
This Cfmb vacuum has 500 Watts of power and a powerful suction of 16KPa that, along with metal rubber roller brushes that rotate up to 30,000 RPMs, deliver a high-frequency vibration that kicks up dust, mites, flakes of skin, and all other invisible allergens.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
This ecosystem includes face mites, a microorganism that lives within hair follicles, as described by another display in the exhibit.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mites
Noun
-
The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
-
Plus Brock and Sindri, the gear upgrade dwarves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
-
More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
Rubs and scrubs are powerfully restorative and facials using ESPA and 111 Skin products have instant effects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The person examining you is wearing a white coat or scrubs and a stethoscope but could be a physician assistant.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The stone mat wraps around the faucet and acts as a splash guard, absorbing splashes and spills around the area.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The look incorporates Jackson Pollock-esque splashes of orange and royal blue, a departure from last season’s navy-and-white color palette.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
There are some hints that weighted blankets can help with anxiety, chronic pain and sleep.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
-
At song’s end, the camera moved over to big-screen photos of the late Charlie Kirk and his widow, Erika Kirk, who is now in charge of TPUSA, followed by a fade to darkness and closing credit that still did not offer many hints where the performance was taking place.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mites. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
