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
Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Grab a beverage and a bite to eat from one of the food trucks.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Sleep may be disturbed by a pet's movements, and dogs may bite if startled.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Seitan Nugget Fingers Cut seitan into bite-sized pieces.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Grab a beverage and a bite to eat from one of the food trucks.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Which bugs bite on the NC coast?
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Sleep may be disturbed by a pet's movements, and dogs may bite if startled.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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The fear of a man with a single foot over a cliff edge.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Lexington community, still reeling from a 5-year-old’s death in a home explosion five months ago, is on edge after gas lines continue to get hit by companies installing fiber optic cables.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Their Cap & Cane Spirits Overproof Rum clocks in at 63% ABV and is created from a mix of Guatemalan molasses, turbinado sugar, and evaporated cane juice that delivers a mouthful of flavor.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Letting the dessert chill allows the bottom cookie layer to soften slightly into a cake-like texture.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The golden liqueur plays off the spirit like sun off snow, bringing some herbal warmth through the bracing chill.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yes, the situation really did suck.—
Sarah Mlynowski,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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But too much granular detail can suck the life out of something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Delicious and full of flavor, the roast contains brown sugar that balances out the bitterness of the beer, while vinegar adds a hint of brightness.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Additions like maple and honey round out the bitterness and tartness, creating balanced cocktails with depth and finesse.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It's also commonly used in dressings and marinades due to its acidity.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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Avoid wrapping leftover cut limes in aluminum foil, which can react with the acidity in the fruit, causing an off flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s why the menus change regularly, the ingredients stay fresh, and every taste is thoughtful and rooted in place.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Editors sampled the bread quarters side by side, scoring them on taste, texture, and overall experience using a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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