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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Had the mite not been introduced from Asia, European honey bee genes may have prevailed in the southern United States—and the African strain’s genes would not have been particularly advantageous.
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Richard Pallardy, Ars Technica, 30 July 2024
The females will then find a gall, or a growth on a plant caused by mites, insects or some other kind of infestation.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
These ingredients have antimicrobial properties that help reduce mites, bacteria, and fungi on the scalp.5
What happens if scalp folliculitis goes untreated?
Left untreated, scalp folliculitis can worsen and spread to other parts of the skin or cause scarring or hair loss.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Some types of earwigs also eat other insects, such as aphids or mites.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
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Richard Pallardy, Ars Technica, 30 July 2024
The females will then find a gall, or a growth on a plant caused by mites, insects or some other kind of infestation.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
These ingredients have antimicrobial properties that help reduce mites, bacteria, and fungi on the scalp.5
What happens if scalp folliculitis goes untreated?
Left untreated, scalp folliculitis can worsen and spread to other parts of the skin or cause scarring or hair loss.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Some types of earwigs also eat other insects, such as aphids or mites.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
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Much of the success is owed to Russell’s immaculate lead performance, deftly blending momentous intimations via the smallest gestures, before turning on a dime to deliver big, boisterous, off-the-cuff outbursts.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Embrace the flexibility to change course on a dime.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 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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Even the room feels a little bit rich, with dark walls, glossy wood panelling, and an austere display of sake bottles against the back of the sushi bar.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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Usually when India are thrown against the wall at home, the authorities allow for a little bit of home cooking.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 27 Oct. 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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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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Passive resistance is more shielded and often takes the form of a manager doing little to support the change.Peter Follows, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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No need to muck a barn or toss a bale of hay to wear one of the autumn'sbiggest trends — workwear is no longer for work’s sake (at least not exclusively).Aemilia Madden, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Being on one of them felt a little like sitting on a bale of hay in the middle of a small barnyard.Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 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 8 Nov. 2024.
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