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 are passed down from mother to puppy shortly after birth.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The study states that the bears either dealt with fungal diseases, mites, ticks or other infections, but no consistent cause was determined.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The 12 Best Pruning Shears of 2024 to Keep Your Garden in Check
Pests and Problems
Mountain ash is susceptible to several pests including aphids, mites, and scales.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Webbing among the foliage is a telltale sign of mites, which can be managed using insecticidal oils or soaps.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The study states that the bears either dealt with fungal diseases, mites, ticks or other infections, but no consistent cause was determined.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The 12 Best Pruning Shears of 2024 to Keep Your Garden in Check
Pests and Problems
Mountain ash is susceptible to several pests including aphids, mites, and scales.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Webbing among the foliage is a telltale sign of mites, which can be managed using insecticidal oils or soaps.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
Noun
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In a commercial setting, Bruch told me, a CEO can decide on a dime to prioritize some new direction, and a whole research project can be abandoned.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Then that song stopped, on a dime, with Belushi doing a cartwheel as a finale.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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Meaning: The name Indie can be a diminutive of the names India (country southern Asia) or Indiana (state in midwestern U.S.).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chap in conning tower blown to bits, also man on gun.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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The consistency of the product gives you the ability to add a little bit of glow to the skin without adding a lot of product.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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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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Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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Ready for Fed The S&P 500 ended Tuesday little changed as traders await the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate cut decision (more on that below).—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The calf, who is yet to be named, was born on February 8 and could be seen leaping around in the hay, while his concerned mom, Mama Fern, stood nearby and tried to keep up with him.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nestled in the foothills, the area smelled of the hay for his neighbors’ horses.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Think one-for-one emulation with a sprinkling of current-day additions.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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This time, the official club statement came with a sprinkling of statistics.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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