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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
Quaise is developing a drilling system that uses millimeter wave energy to melt and vaporize rock at extreme depths where conventional drill bits struggle with heat and pressure.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Article continues below The Lyrids are made up of bits of debris trailing the long-period comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Slowly, incrementally, Andrew disassembled the coach, until hundreds of little bits of him were scattered from Rockville to Manassas.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
This custardy dessert with crisp bread bits and sweet blueberries might just top your favorite summer cobbler recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
During meteor showers, Earthlings ooh and aah over bits of rock that have broken off comets or asteroids as the travel around the sun.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
Deep baking dishes simmer with leftover spaghetti noodles, meatballs, bits of rotisserie chicken and a variety of vegetables.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
Don’t just be the funny guy doing bits.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Article continues below The Lyrids are made up of bits of debris trailing the long-period comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Slowly, incrementally, Andrew disassembled the coach, until hundreds of little bits of him were scattered from Rockville to Manassas.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
This custardy dessert with crisp bread bits and sweet blueberries might just top your favorite summer cobbler recipe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
During meteor showers, Earthlings ooh and aah over bits of rock that have broken off comets or asteroids as the travel around the sun.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
Deep baking dishes simmer with leftover spaghetti noodles, meatballs, bits of rotisserie chicken and a variety of vegetables.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
Don’t just be the funny guy doing bits.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bits
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 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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Roach and Uwazurike each are expected to help fill the gap left by John Franklin-Myers, Denver’s lone high-profile free agency departure, but Sai’Vion Jones and Onyedim are the kinds of pieces the Broncos are betting play key roles at some point in the future.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The curators Christine Riding and Lucy Bamford have brought together ten canvases that were originally shown in London between 1765 and 1773—the pieces thanks to which, during his mid-thirties, the North Midlands artist first secured a national reputation.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some splashes of color help enliven it too.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the color palette revolves around a joyful, beachy vibe—all designed in shades of pink, citrus, and red, with splashes of leopard prints and snake textures.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 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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The volume was loud – at least one listener’s ears were ringing four hours after the concert ended – but Springsteen’s is one of the few rock acts whose music literally demands such auditory excess (most groups use volume to mask mediocrity).—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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As next acts go, showcasing art and craft in a 15th-century Venetian palazzo is an audacious—and romantic—plan.—
Asad Syrkett,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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Crispy, minty and coated in chocolate, these addictive treats consistently remain the Girl Scouts’ bestseller.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In general, Bengalis love a meaty indulgence, so treats like fish chops or luchi with chicken curry may also make an appearance.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rapid breakdown and spread of air particles can cause thunderstorm asthma.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The modern system of succession was designed to anticipate worst-case scenarios—but only in fragments.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many Americans may not be familiar with microplastics, which are tiny fragments of plastic, often invisible to the human eye.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Bits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bits. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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