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as in fragments
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
a piece of stone fell from the crumbling wall
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2
as in works
a literary, musical, or artistic production
presented a new interpretation of the piece by Mozart
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as in guns
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
carrying a piece under his coat
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
believes his piece of the profits should be higher
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as in constructs
to form by putting together parts or materials
you might want to piece together a quilt from those odd patches of cloth
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Recent Examples of pieces
Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
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
One of my go-to places to check for new fashion is Amazon, which drops thousands of pieces every month.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Best Amazon Clothing Deals Our favorite fashion finds are stylish but comfy pieces like these wide-leg pants, which look like jeans but feel like stretchy sweats.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Pork rib pieces are the savory meat that makes this chili so delicious.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
These venerable Swiss houses represent peak legacy watchmaking, and their most expensive and rarest pieces tend to be deliciously complicated.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Ardalan chose a few classic pieces, including an Alvar Aalto table, Eileen Grey chairs, and Charlotte Perriand wall lights.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
It was ridiculed as the Broncos sat pretty in free agency and signed back most of the pieces of their 2025 corps to short-term deals.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
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
One of my go-to places to check for new fashion is Amazon, which drops thousands of pieces every month.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Best Amazon Clothing Deals Our favorite fashion finds are stylish but comfy pieces like these wide-leg pants, which look like jeans but feel like stretchy sweats.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Pork rib pieces are the savory meat that makes this chili so delicious.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
These venerable Swiss houses represent peak legacy watchmaking, and their most expensive and rarest pieces tend to be deliciously complicated.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Ardalan chose a few classic pieces, including an Alvar Aalto table, Eileen Grey chairs, and Charlotte Perriand wall lights.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
It was ridiculed as the Broncos sat pretty in free agency and signed back most of the pieces of their 2025 corps to short-term deals.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The director pieces the film together in elliptical fashion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pieces
Noun
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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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The museum has the world’s largest collection of paintings by Kandinsky, plus works by Picasso, Klee, Miró, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Not every author is so concerned by how their works are reimagined.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lester noted that the number of homicides has fallen 22%, shootings have dropped 25%, and more than 4,200 guns were seized in over the last four years.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In your final scene, Joy sticks to her guns and leaves the ER.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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Williams’ letter says the property is located in the North Fork New River Archaeological Zone, which contains portions of a historic camp and a burial ground for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mother Nature may have helped with the trimming by sending a freeze to cause many leaves or portions of leaves to decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Boring Company constructs tunnel trafficways for cars and pedestrians.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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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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In addition to Churchill Grounds and Clave, the center will host a music academy and a recording studio named Koolbonga Studios, named in honor of one of Williams’ most famous jazz compositions.—
Mike Jordan,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mutch, who was convicted of killing a 13-year-old girl in 1975, is barred from having firearms.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the Senate, lawmakers today already passed bills regulating the 3D printing of firearms and renaming César Chávez Day for farmworkers.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pieces. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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