1
as in dime
a very small sum of money
I have only a mite left to buy lunch for the rest of the week
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2
as in diminutive
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
the kitten was just a mite, hardly the size of my palm
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3
as in bit
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mite
Use these tips to prevent a clover mite infestation:
Vacuum regularly and proactively check around the home for signs of clover mites to prevent infestations.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
That includes canine distemper, parvo, and fleas, ticks and the mites that cause mange.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Some variations are also showing very good efficacy on pests including the Varroa destructor mite which continues to plague the commercial honeybee industry.
—Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
These mites are highly species-specific, meaning they are adapted to live on animals and do not easily thrive on humans.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
That includes canine distemper, parvo, and fleas, ticks and the mites that cause mange.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Some variations are also showing very good efficacy on pests including the Varroa destructor mite which continues to plague the commercial honeybee industry.
—Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
These mites are highly species-specific, meaning they are adapted to live on animals and do not easily thrive on humans.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
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Rankings are a dime a dozen, but this list — which uses economic metrics like job growth, wages and affordable housing to measure a city's success — underscores Tampa Bay's challenges.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families could enjoy these activities and more for three years at Six Flags on the agency’s dime.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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This name could work as a diminutive of Gessica, which itself is a variant of Jessica.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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For example, Katie is a diminutive of Katherine and Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025
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With the best brush for curly hair in your arsenal, every part of your routine—from detangling to DIY blowouts—gets a little bit simpler.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
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The problem, of course, is that the bit itself is stuck in one gear.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
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Choose from nine colors and patterns, such as versatile solid grey to a fun rainbow tie-dye hue that’s great for the littles at home.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Eden Rock doesn’t have a dedicated kids' club, the pool and pristine beach are the perfect playground for littles.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Notably, even though Prince Julian is vocal that his search for a bride is limited to virgins, Agnes has a literal roll in the hay early on with a worker on the estate.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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But now that Barron is 18, the internet is having a hay day with the 6-foot-7 Manhattan elite.—
Sam Woodward,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
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For example, municipal and fire prevention agencies must give property owners advance — and continual — warnings to clear dead vegetation and to wet dry brush within 10 feet of the house with periodic, prolonged sprinklings.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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It's got a sprinkling of influence of-without sounding too grandiose-Wes Anderson.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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