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
Some medical reasons like ear infections or ear mites, allergies, dental issues, skin infection or anal glands problems, can also trigger such behavior.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
These mites are passed down from mother to puppy shortly after birth.
—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
See All Example Sentences for mite
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
These mites are passed down from mother to puppy shortly after birth.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
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Friedland builds her drama through sharp honesty, and tough as its material may be, few films are so tonally flexible, so able to turn on a dime: stray moments of tenderness, humility, even absurdity poke through, with a love and care for Ruth shown by characters and creators alike.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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But Zelenskyy said Trump -- who insists Putin is ready to end the three-year grinding war -- needs to understand that Ukraine can't change its attitudes toward Russia on a dime.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 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
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Getting into Gillis’ monologue, like Dave Chappelle and many other stand-ups who’ve hosted over the years the comedian kicked off his second stint by re-hashing some of his regular bits, as well as introducing some new jokes to the Studio 8H crowd.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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Co-presenting the Animated Feature and Animated Short categories, the unlikely duo navigated their bits and at various moments, sweetly linked arms or hands.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
People.com,
2 Mar. 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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Parents of littles, there's an important recall to tell you about that might affect your child's car seat.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Held in the hotel ballroom, adorned with festive decor, the tea starts with an array of sweets — from Oreo cheesecake to chocolate-berry kouign-amann, served with hot chocolate for the littles and a selection of teas for the adults — while a live pianist sets the mood.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
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Bring old Xbox games to PC Microsoft has made a lot of hay over the way recent Xbox consoles can play games dating all the way back to the original Xbox.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Most of the ranch’s other buildings also date from the ’20s, when yet another owner—oil magnate H.G. Wylie, who had a hand in reassembling the ranch’s many parcels—built hay barns, dairy barns, garages, stables, a machine shop and a street of houses for the ranch’s workers.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 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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From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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