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
These mites were thought to have originated in Europe, and the first recognition of the mites in the U.S. was in Kansas in 2004.
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Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Regular cleaning of bedding, furniture and pet areas can also help minimize the chance of any mites spreading to another pet.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Some people develop blepharitis due to an overpopulation of Demodex, microscopic mites that live at the base of hair follicles.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
They've been linked to cicadas before, with the Illinois Department of Public Health releasing a report in 2008 that said cicadas were the only insect parasitized by the mites the year prior.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
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Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Regular cleaning of bedding, furniture and pet areas can also help minimize the chance of any mites spreading to another pet.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Some people develop blepharitis due to an overpopulation of Demodex, microscopic mites that live at the base of hair follicles.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
They've been linked to cicadas before, with the Illinois Department of Public Health releasing a report in 2008 that said cicadas were the only insect parasitized by the mites the year prior.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
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The dime that sold last weekend garnered over 200 bids Sunday night and sold for $506,250, nearly 30 times what the previous wonders paid for the coin 46 years ago in 1978.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Raised on a dairy farm in Ohio, the sisters who consigned the dime have chosen to remain anonymous.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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But that’s hardly the only reason the diminutive forward made the San Jose Sharks roster out of training camp.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Hebrew Meaning: Bee Alternative Spellings & Variations: Deborah, Debbie Karen Origin: Danish Meaning: Pure Fun Fact: Karen is a Danish diminutive of Katherine.Katie Nolan, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
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Disney chefs sprinkled candy cane bits and pumped peppermint into the park’s classic hot chocolate.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Scientists found mummies covered in ancient cheese By Rachel Feltman Scientists recently found some cheese that’s been developing its funk for a little bit longer than usual: 3,500 years or so.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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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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Considered one of the scariest haunted houses in Cincinnati, the littles can visit with the lights on and friendly ghouls hand out candy.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2024
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And yet the government has done precious little to keep it from happening again.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 13 July 2017
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The festival also will include inflatables, hay rides, carnival games, face painting and other entertainment and activities.Shane Monaco, arkansasonline.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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For some people, simply having objective data about when to hit the hay and when to wake up might function as a useful reminder to cover these bases, in the same way a step tracker spurs you to get your 10,000 steps.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Oct. 2024
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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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The pasta is topped with a sprinkling of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Starting in 2023 with its new Apple TV deal, the league committed to playing most games on Saturdays, with regular weeknight games on Wednesdays, and a sprinkling of games on Sundays.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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