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
Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
In saltwater, a white or tan tube is an excellent imitator of a shrimp or small squid, which will trigger bites from flounder, seatrout, striped bass, and more.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
Read's defense says he was bitten by a dog or other animal, but prosecutors said there was no evidence any animal bites or claw marks.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Customers may have purchased the recalled small bites from February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.
—Anna Commander, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The event also included a cocktail reception, bites from Encinitas restaurants, and music from the North Coast Symphony Orchestra.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
In saltwater, a white or tan tube is an excellent imitator of a shrimp or small squid, which will trigger bites from flounder, seatrout, striped bass, and more.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
Read's defense says he was bitten by a dog or other animal, but prosecutors said there was no evidence any animal bites or claw marks.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Customers may have purchased the recalled small bites from February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.
—Anna Commander, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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According to Nobel prize-winning economist, Eugene Fama, smaller companies and cheaper companies tend to have an edge over larger, more expensive companies over time.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is only enunciating, as paragraphs of narrative are diverted into rushing mouthfuls of unintelligible high-speed monologue.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news A mouthful of chewing gum might also be a mouthful of microplastics, according to the results of a small pilot study.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is all new to Åberg, a tall, charismatic 25-year-old rising star Swede with a warm smile, a chill disposition and an aversion to drawing attention to himself.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Many people are still in harm’s way as others start to dig out of the muck, but a dramatic return to winter-like chill early this week poses another complicating factor.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 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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When your core temperature reaches 93, amnesia nibbles at your consciousness.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
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Grandma would take a bite and then, using the same fork, Grandma would share a nibble with Poppy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Stomach acidity and poor digestion Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase gastric acidity.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2025
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Check the soil acidity of all home lawns; adjust the pH if needed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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McCarthy’s point is that Journalism got a taste of it today and came through it well.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by Nikko Kanaya Hotel, Japan's oldest resort hotel, the suite has interesting retro design elements and gets you access to Goen Café, where a cold Nikko Original Craft Beer offers a taste of what’s coming.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Or consider tossing your rice in a sweet spice blend, such as cinnamon-sugar or chai, and shower it over a Honey Fruit Salad or Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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