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
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Another dog, Toy Man, was adopted out to a family with a little boy despite a bite history.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
After cops responded to the scene, Mrkulic continued his rampage, attacking and biting NYPD Officer Rutger Rivera.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The case was classified as an animal bite but the animal has yet to be recovered, according to Oldoerp.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Another dog, Toy Man, was adopted out to a family with a little boy despite a bite history.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
One of the sons, Gilbert, tried to raise turkeys for sale on the property but the book bug bit him.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
After cops responded to the scene, Mrkulic continued his rampage, attacking and biting NYPD Officer Rutger Rivera.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most viewers will know that the two main protagonists ultimately become foes, which lends their on-screen relationship an edge amid the banter and bonhomie.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Any notion that the Broncos were scraping by was met with a mouthful of bristles from Sean Payton.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The escalating conflict has sent a chill through military communities across California, which is home to more than 157,000 active-duty military personnel — more than any other state.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Until that first little later afternoon chill comes with the drop of the sun.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like Kevin Flynn, his being is being sucked into a technological space.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Parents report school-age children wetting the bed again, sucking their thumbs and experiencing frequent night terrors.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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There is no apparent bitterness on Ward’s part over being parked in Triple-A for so long, watching so many of his teammates get promoted.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your taste in nature can be as specific and particular as your coffee order.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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That just gives you a taste of his mentality.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It is used as an amendment to increase the soil pH (reduce the acidity levels in the soil).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rinsing and draining the curds further removes liquid and reduces cottage cheese’s acidity.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This week's quiz highlights baseball bests, nutty nibbles — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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But is there enough meat on the bones of this HBO dark comedy to sustain an audience through the nibbles of mystery for the next six Sundays?—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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