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
Lydia Wang, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The late September air has a bite to it—a welcome chill after a stifling summer.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
Brigand has been left with scar tissue and nerve damage on his right hand from the snake bite, and is now left-handed.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Each bite is the perfect combination of creamy sauce and tender veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Viewers began to question the veracity of the image when some noticed that the mark resembles a picture of a bite tattoo found on Pinterest.
—Lydia Wang, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The late September air has a bite to it—a welcome chill after a stifling summer.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
Brigand has been left with scar tissue and nerve damage on his right hand from the snake bite, and is now left-handed.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Each bite is the perfect combination of creamy sauce and tender veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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Greg Alder has had great success growing raspberries on the eastern edge of large trees.Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ribbons marked the edge of the area that will be logged.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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In order to catch liars, the ancient Chinese would sometimes give the accused a mouthful of uncooked rice during interrogation—and then ask the person to open wide.Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Symptoms of the disease vary but often include fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and respiratory symptoms similar to a cold or the flu.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl or sealable container and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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Sit down for an aperitivo—perhaps a Negroni or spritz accompanied by delicious canapes and nibbles—at San Carlo.The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
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Try taking tiny nibbles on the full plate of tasks before you — what’s going on in your life would challenge anyone.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
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This results in wines with bright acidity and complex flavor profiles that genuinely express the land.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Buy Now: $55 Acumen 2021 Peak Cabernet Franc Atlas Peak Napa Valley California Grapes growing in Acumen’s Atlas Peak vineyards generally experience temperatures that are five to 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor, which imparts a pronounced sense of freshness and balanced acidity.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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To say the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has become more international in recent years doesn’t quite paint a full enough picture of how tastes have changed.Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Out of thousands of recipes, these are just a few that taste like a million dollars.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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This was intended to be a narrow loophole, an exception for things that truly have general recognition of safety: things like spices or vinegar or flour or table salt.Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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But so too are the red onions, which add a punch of sweetness and spice.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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