bits

noun

Definition of bitsnext
plural of bit
1
as in specks
a very small piece she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate

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2
as in pieces
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete bits of cookie scattered on the table

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3
as in splashes
a very small amount I'll have only a bit of food right now

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4
as in whiles
an indefinite but usually short period of time this will only take a bit

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5
as in numbers
a performance regularly presented by an individual or group known for a comedic bit in which she portrayed a very nervous student driver

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6
as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury wielding silver trays, the servers offered partygoers a variety of exotic-looking bits

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bits
  1. particles
  2. little
  3. snippets
  4. fractions
  5. routines
  6. grains
  7. crumbs
  8. molecules
Noun
  • Short-term exposure to these particles has been linked to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis and premature mortality.
    Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Packed with micro-fine exfoliating particles, Curlsmith Wash & Scrub Clarifying Detox Shampoo gently buffs away buildup and excess oils that can weigh down your curls, leaving your scalp feeling light and refreshed.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of particles
Noun
  • Forest’s manager is notorious for giving little away, but his body language spoke volumes: smiling, upbeat, eager to get going.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of little
Noun
  • The number of ads displayed has grown, the way Google ranks content is constantly changing to provide a better user experience, and rich snippets of text from websites began appearing in result pages several years ago.
    Nick Brown, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • After all, who needs a spike in real-time viewership when millions will watch it in snippets anyway?
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of snippets
Noun
  • The 22-year-old can eke out a few fractions of an advantage when making a run, a pass or getting a shot away.
    Carl Anka, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Subsidence is when the ground beneath a building sinks, pulling a building's foundations down with it, and researchers are able to measure it by fractions of an inch when looking at satellite imagery.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of fractions
Noun
  • Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Pausing as a Leadership Practice Leaders can incorporate pauses into their routines to unlock their full potential.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of routines
Noun
  • The comet passed between the sun and Earth in late September and October, so light diffracted (bent around) by dust grains in the tail, which were concentrated in the direction of Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of grains
Noun
  • The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbs
Noun
  • By analyzing the composition of these molecules in the sediment layers deposited every year, the scientists were able to reconstruct a climate curve covering both the timing of the volcanic eruptions and the meteorite impact.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The structure of these molecules changes depending on the temperature of the environment the bacteria once lived in.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of molecules
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