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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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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
Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Enjoy sparkling champagne, classic cocktails and a choice of delectable bites.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
So then your full attention is given to each dish one bite at a time.
—Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Body Lice Self-Care and Home Treatment Body lice bites can cause itching, redness or discoloration, and swelling.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
There is also a widespread view that Trump is more bluster than bite.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Enjoy sparkling champagne, classic cocktails and a choice of delectable bites.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
So then your full attention is given to each dish one bite at a time.
—Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Body Lice Self-Care and Home Treatment Body lice bites can cause itching, redness or discoloration, and swelling.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 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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Transfer the fudge to the refrigerator to chill, uncovered, at least two hours and up to 12 hours.Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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But according to anonymous former employees in her native Sweden, her demeanor is anything but chill.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Dec. 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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And because no road trip is complete without snacks, the pod comes stocked with drinks and nibbles to keep you fueled up.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024
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The mega-deal will create a global snacks behemoth, adding a bevy of new nibbles to Mars’ portfolio of brands, which includes Snickers, M&M’s, and the Mars bar.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
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Snappy acidity and flavors of dark chocolate and raspberries.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The lemon juice added just the right amount of acidity to keep the soup feeling light.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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But how does Walsh apply that same approach to fashion to clients with varied tastes?Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
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Over the decades, certain coffee table books have become their own status symbols (including Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style), serving as signifiers of taste.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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The palate exhibits cinnamon waffle cone, caramel apple, orange, peach, lovely rye spice, and vibrant mint.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mixed with spices or other seasonings like gochujang, bouillon paste becomes an instant, lusty glaze for chicken breasts, Halloumi cheese, or cross-hatched eggplants, ready to sear in a pan or char under the broiler.Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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