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
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Look for specialty bites like the Scarlet Wave, featuring seared salmon, spicy tuna, tobiko and crispy onions, or the Kaisen Roll, featuring lobster, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber and bonito.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was sued for allegedly making an antisemtic remark and biting a woman.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This is regulators’ third bite at the ticketing giant, having demanded some fixes during the original deal and again in 2020 to blunt the company’s power over the live events business.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Look for specialty bites like the Scarlet Wave, featuring seared salmon, spicy tuna, tobiko and crispy onions, or the Kaisen Roll, featuring lobster, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber and bonito.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, the energy crisis is beginning to bite around the world, triggering protests in the Philippines.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was sued for allegedly making an antisemtic remark and biting a woman.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone sipped, meditated, reset — and then CA7RIEL and Paco tore the cover off the chill and delivered a high-octane performance that will not soon be forgotten.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
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The breeze should calm some on Saturday, when overcast skies and an unseasonable chill is expected.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free candy to stimulate saliva (xylitol-containing).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But baseball’s outsized importance was still largely diminished as the NFL began sucking all the air out of the metaphorical room.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, maror, or bitter herbs, represent the bitterness of slavery.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the band joins in as Ayewa calls for the listener to look up to a world above war, bitterness, and division.—
Steve Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Think drink can also be served with nitro cold brew instead of espresso for a stronger coffee taste.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because tea is high in nitrogen, mixing loose tea into your soil can improve its nitrogen and boost acidity levels.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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The acidity of mayo reacts with the baking soda and encourages the cake to rise.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The trend was kicked off — perhaps unknowingly — by McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, whose lackluster nibble of the new Big Arch burger was widely teased by the internet last month.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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