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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 prepared-to-order lineup includes a limited menu of chicken and tofu sandwiches, tofu nuggets and its fan-favorite broccoli ramen.
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Madisson Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Join 43 others in the comments View Comments Taco Bell struck gold with its take on chicken nuggets, which sold out in two weeks after their December launch, but will return this year for 21 weeks.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The nuggets, of which PEOPLE got an early taste in December, are made from all-white meat chicken, marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and tossed in a mixture of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Coaches and consultants waste hours working on their social media content, looking for nuggets of wisdom to share.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Dusted with dill pickle seasoning and served with ranch, these spud nuggets are mostly just tots with a hint of dill.
—Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
These golden nuggets become posts that attract more people just like your best clients.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Here are seven thoughts, nuggets and key dates entering the combine.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Sometimes those gold nuggets would rain down on me.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
Madisson Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Join 43 others in the comments View Comments Taco Bell struck gold with its take on chicken nuggets, which sold out in two weeks after their December launch, but will return this year for 21 weeks.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The nuggets, of which PEOPLE got an early taste in December, are made from all-white meat chicken, marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and tossed in a mixture of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Coaches and consultants waste hours working on their social media content, looking for nuggets of wisdom to share.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Dusted with dill pickle seasoning and served with ranch, these spud nuggets are mostly just tots with a hint of dill.
—Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
These golden nuggets become posts that attract more people just like your best clients.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Here are seven thoughts, nuggets and key dates entering the combine.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Sometimes those gold nuggets would rain down on me.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuggets
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Romania, which shares chunks of border with Ukraine, has roughly 377 main battle tanks.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Military veterans and local conservationists came out on a chilly morning to carry chunks of limestone the size of soccer balls into the bay at low tide.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Auroras occur when particles from the sun collide with Earth's magnetic field, creating energy that lights up the upper atmosphere.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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On the moon and Mars, dust particles are very sharp.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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The number of ads displayed has grown, the way Google ranks content is constantly changing to provide a better user experience, and rich snippets of text from websites began appearing in result pages several years ago.—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Her videos feature game-day glam transformations and snippets from her performances alongside her teammates on the field.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But alcohol is an ancient and natural beverage, made by fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables—all of which are part of a balanced diet in their original forms.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Gliebus recommends getting regular physical activity (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) to enhance blood flow to the brain and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to support brain health.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
28 Jan. 2025
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The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Dec. 2024
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Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Nuggets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuggets. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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