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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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
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
No one will be eager to pucker up for a smooch after one bite of these pinwheels.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Ruslan, an 8-year-old boy living in a war-scarred village in Ukraine, drops a line into a pool of water and waits patiently for a bite.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Nerve and muscle damage from the bite is preventing any mobility.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Russell will again be able to provide that dog bite testimony for the defense in the retrial, which is scheduled for April.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
No one will be eager to pucker up for a smooch after one bite of these pinwheels.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Ruslan, an 8-year-old boy living in a war-scarred village in Ukraine, drops a line into a pool of water and waits patiently for a bite.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Nerve and muscle damage from the bite is preventing any mobility.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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He was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher by Rivals and On3 in the 2024 recruiting cycle.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Now more people live at the flammable edges of wildlands, making places that are primed to burn into de facto suburbs.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This mouthful of a condition is a chronic type of arthritis that causes spine inflamation.Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought Behind that bureaucratic mouthful of a title is the most powerful person deciding how the government will spend its $7 trillion-plus annual budget.Peter Green, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
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Below-normal temperatures linger through Wednesday with wind chills in as low as the single digits each morning.Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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The temps were in the low 20s, with a wind chill of eight degrees Fahrenheit.Maya Silver, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 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
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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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These wines are generally dry with vibrant acidity.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The two are not interchangeable, especially in baking where the acidity of buttermilk (which heavy cream lacks) contributes to the rise and flavor of baked goods.Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Want More? To get another taste, shop and learn more about French Broad Chocolates here on their website.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Contemporary yet refined, this hotel offers 104 rooms, each with a muted palette of blues, tans, and oranges, and plenty of communal spaces to get a taste of the city’s vibrant culture.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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Prep and measure all your spices and set them aside.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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This air sign is all about celebrating your one-of-a-kind spice while finding power with your people.Colin Bedell, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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