How to Use bite in a Sentence
bite
noun- The fisherman felt a bite at the end of his line and reeled in a fish.
- He ate the candy bar in three quick bites.
- She gave her lip a gentle bite.
- My teenage daughter wears a special device at night to correct her bite.
- Don't scratch that mosquito bite.
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Crunchy bites are the star of the show from May 1 to May 7.
—Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2023
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The best bite of all is the pork steak, a rare find in the heart of Texas beef country.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
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In the middle of the bite, I was hit with the taste of grape juice, the fake one from childhood.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
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There wasn’t much Nix wasn’t going to do for a hot dog bite.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
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The bite of the red wine vinegar and feta cheese cuts through all the richness.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
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Shark bites are incredibly rare in the state and around the world.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
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The flea bite had also caused tissue death in both his hands and feet.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 22 July 2023
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Instead use tweezers and pluck at the site of the bite as close to the skin as possible.
—Timmy Broderick, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
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The blue flowers [from which Wonka takes a large bite in the film], each one took one day to make.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023
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The broad shoulders and the leopard print, the purring come hither and paralysing bite that follows.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2024
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But don’t look at the gallery as a museum or the cafe as a simple stop to grab a quick bite.
—Devaughn Douglas, Essence, 20 July 2023
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People shower and grab a bite to eat but then are on their way to the border.
—Alejandro Cegarra Alejandro Cegarra, New York Times, 10 May 2023
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The bite is often subtle, as a bass simply sucks in this lure.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2023
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The Bar at Bowie House will serve all-day bites and a variety of cocktails and whiskeys.
—Jenny Rudolph, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2024
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Baked in the Scottish Highlands, these are a yummy bite.
—Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
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But that bun can’t begin to contain the rush of flavors that floods your palate on first bite.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2023
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This spicy kick paired with a crispy golden crust equals pure bliss in every bite.
—Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
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Soft and creamy, with some cheddar bite and gentle green chile heat.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 30 Aug. 2023
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Up your grill game with these kabob baskets that ensure that every prime bite makes its way to the plate.
—Lindsay Silberman, townandcountrymag.com, 17 May 2023
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Lyme disease isn't the only virus spread by tick bites.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 11 May 2023
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The lemon juice and shallot add just the right amount of bite to the cool cucumber and juicy watermelon.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
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The molcajete maintains a more rustic bite, leaving behind juicy chunks of tomato and tender bits of onion.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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Each bite had a creamy, savory center and a light crunch that never felt greasy.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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But most patients don’t notice a flea bite before catching typhus.
—Don Sweeney april 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to make the most of every hour — from your first bite of beignet to the last note of live jazz.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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