1
as in speck
a very small piece
she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate
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2
as in piece
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
bits of cookie scattered on the table
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as in little
a very small amount
I'll have only a bit of food right now
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as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
this will only take a bit
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as in treat
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 bit
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
As things transition into fall, rich plaid, touches of embroidery, and fringe details are all little ways to bring a little bit of the bohemian vibe into your everyday look.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
Was your city one of those in California where dogs bit postal workers?
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
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Noun
On the basis of his physique and his looks, he was signed in 1954 by Universal and given bit parts while attending acting classes there.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
As things transition into fall, rich plaid, touches of embroidery, and fringe details are all little ways to bring a little bit of the bohemian vibe into your everyday look.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Verb
James Hughes, a cancer patient, was walking his dog around 9:30 a.m. past the home at 3718 NE Russell Road, when Havoc allegedly jumped the fence and bit his left calf, according to KC Pet Project records.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
Was your city one of those in California where dogs bit postal workers?
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bit
Noun
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Serve them with slices of prosciutto or speck, sure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Dishes such as beef stew with speck dumplings or Wienerschnitzel in butter breaded veal cutlet, with roasted potatoes and cranberry jam, are big favorites.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
Noun
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The stock market is kicking off the week little changed despite the latest trade headlines.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Teach littles what most adults never learn: how to survive in water.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Noun
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For a while the family of eight had no issue traveling the state to support Sara while she was being treated after a brain tumor diagnosis, according to their attorneys.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Reliever Tanner Banks had been warming up for a while.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Since the act became law on Jan. 5, 2025, the agency has received more than 278,000 new claims from people with pensions from work not covered by Social Security and has processed 92% of these, the SSA said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The Bottom Line Dark chocolate isn’t just a tasty treat.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Grab your treat and stroll over to the nearby Palais-Royal to enjoy it among the gardens.—
Maddy Odom,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Verb
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If Rowan sucked at her job, she’d be fired.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool need to play a smart game and not get sucked into a frantic contest like United did.—
Oli Gamp,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Wildfire smoke particles, which are called PM2.5, are especially dangerous for children, older adults, pregnant people and those with heart or respiratory conditions.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Insects are ever at risk of being caught by it, as are particles, like pollen, traveling through the air.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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“Bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bit. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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