1
as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality
the fall winds had a real bite
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2
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
had only a bite to eat before rushing off
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3
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
weather with a bite that suggested winter was right around the corner
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informal + sometimes impolite
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Recent Examples of bite
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
The adjacent towns of Glacier and Deming feel less like tourist hubs and more like actual towns—with savory bites at Gunners Tex Mex BBQ and North Fork Brewery, and plenty of character-rich Airbnb and Vrbo listings.
—Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025
That starts with small bites, including his calas, also known as Creole rice fritters, traditionally a sweet breakfast dish served with cafe au lait.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
The adjacent towns of Glacier and Deming feel less like tourist hubs and more like actual towns—with savory bites at Gunners Tex Mex BBQ and North Fork Brewery, and plenty of character-rich Airbnb and Vrbo listings.
—Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025
That starts with small bites, including his calas, also known as Creole rice fritters, traditionally a sweet breakfast dish served with cafe au lait.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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There was a pervasive sense of indignation from current and former European officials, who have funneled significant aid to Ukraine and are deeply worried about how a ceasefire deal could impact the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) eastern edge.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Pirates got to almost every loose ball and played with an edge that was nowhere to be found for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If a single picture is worth a thousand words, this data visualization tool will save you a mouthful during your next presentation.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
2 Feb. 2025
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And this particular mouthful may have been really foul.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Just over two years ago, on Feb. 4, 2023, the observatory measured what was likely the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the United States, minus 108 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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With wind chills in Kansas City expected to feel as low as -18F (-28C) today (Tuesday), Concacaf postponed the first leg of the first-round match by a day.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Sep. 2022
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Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Noun
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The cleaner wrasse nibbles dead skin and parasites off the larger fish, providing the cleaner fish with food and leaving the lizardfish clean and healthy.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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That's a hearty pie, and even a little nibble around the crust will yield some pretty fancy second homes for Donut execs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The acidity in brown sugar can work in tandem with baking soda to produce a nice rise, which white sugar alone can’t do.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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According to Northcutt, the biggest factor is rice's acidity or basicity, also referred to as pH. Some restaurants—particularly sushi restaurants—mix rice with vinegar, lowering its pH, which can help slow bacterial growth.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This may have been the best one yet, giving Davis a taste of his own medicine.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of your particular tastes in Cochran covers, MacMahon hopes a deeper message comes through the film about dedication and perseverance.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whole spices will hold onto their flavor and aroma for about two to four years, according to USDA.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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If red is the move, an aged Montepulciano from Abruzzo brings dark fruit and earthy charm, while a classic Rioja Crianza, with its warm spice and subtle oak, is always a safe—and seductive—bet.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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