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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 lot code on the nuggets is 0416DPO1215, and the back of the bag has the establishment number P44164.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials said exposure to lead in the nuggets was found during a routine surveillance sampling conducted by a state partner.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
What frozen dinosaur chicken nuggets are impacted?
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
That includes the introduction of $5 bowls in January and an emphasis on boneless chicken options such as nuggets, tenders and sandwiches.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The ice always landed squarely in my glass without any stray nuggets landing on the floor, and the water dispenser likewise hit the mark.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Large wood chips and pine bark nuggets allow the most air and water to penetrate through.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Of course, no Texas road trip would be complete without a stop at Buc-ee's—the legendary Texas travel stop known for its enormous gas stations, spotless bathrooms, snack walls, and enough brisket sandwiches and beaver nuggets to fuel the rest of your journey.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
The fans even got eight free Chick-Fil-A free chicken nuggets due to Caleb Martin missing two straight fourth-quarter free throws, which drew one of the evening’s biggest cheers.
—Scott Fowler
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials said exposure to lead in the nuggets was found during a routine surveillance sampling conducted by a state partner.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
What frozen dinosaur chicken nuggets are impacted?
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
That includes the introduction of $5 bowls in January and an emphasis on boneless chicken options such as nuggets, tenders and sandwiches.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The ice always landed squarely in my glass without any stray nuggets landing on the floor, and the water dispenser likewise hit the mark.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Large wood chips and pine bark nuggets allow the most air and water to penetrate through.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Of course, no Texas road trip would be complete without a stop at Buc-ee's—the legendary Texas travel stop known for its enormous gas stations, spotless bathrooms, snack walls, and enough brisket sandwiches and beaver nuggets to fuel the rest of your journey.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
The fans even got eight free Chick-Fil-A free chicken nuggets due to Caleb Martin missing two straight fourth-quarter free throws, which drew one of the evening’s biggest cheers.
—Scott Fowler
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuggets
Noun
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These creepy crawlers cause itchy bites and are hard to kill.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Once a raccoon bites a person, the animal often must be euthanized and tested for rabies, a reality that rescue groups say already happens frequently when owners are unprepared for the challenges of keeping the animals.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Apple first became the world’s most valuable company in 2011, passing Exxon Mobil, and held that title for large chunks of the decade plus that followed, occasionally getting surpassed by Alphabet or Microsoft.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fold in crushed pineapple and drained pineapple chunks until well combined.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Loaded Mac fits its name with bacon bits, cheddar jack, blue cheese crumbles, green onions and sour cream.—
Lori Punko,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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During a May appointment, the mother reported finding bits of dog food in the child’s bowel movement.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Milton, who does it full-time, posts exquisite videos of the food, with mood music to suit the vibe of each or talks colorfully about the tastes.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The county could seek to change Indian Creek to something more palatable to 21st-century tastes, yet officials might want to nudge trustees in the tiny village of Indian Creek to consider a different name.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Our pants had been ripped from brush and windfalls, and wads of insulation were hanging out of mine.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scholars determined that the ancient off-white fluid was composed of calcite, huntite, and miniscule flecks of yellow orpiment, a highly toxic sulfide of arsenic that Egyptians also used in medicine to treat syphilis and malaria.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
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