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
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The dough is store bought but covered in olive oil to make every bite perfectly crispy.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Small signals, like a dog biting his tail or sniffing or whatever.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Wisconsin Watch is a member of the Gigafact program, newsrooms across the US that deliver bite-sized fact checks of trending claims.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The dough is store bought but covered in olive oil to make every bite perfectly crispy.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
If you're bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately and seek medical care right away.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Small signals, like a dog biting his tail or sniffing or whatever.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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Food is colorful, local, and seasonal, using Hokkaido ingredients with a French edge, helmed by chef Tatsuya Ozeki.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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On the other side of the argument, some investors say America’s edge is in innovation.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As the cake chills, the tender layers absorb the coconut-laden filling, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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There was an evident chill — or at least lack of chumminess — between the sides.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Turner recently lost the NBA, which sucks and contributed about half the 9 percent ad sales drop in the final quarter of 2025.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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On a recent day on the river's gravel bank in sight of Denver's skyscrapers, Singel found speck after speck of gold, sucking it out of his pan with an eyedropper.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As excited as Celebrini was to be back in San Jose, there was still some bitterness as to how the Olympic tournament ended.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Matcha provides the color and gives it a slight yet pleasant green-tea bitterness.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those words carry weight for anyone who has ever felt the need to defend their taste in romantic comedies.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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The cargo fits the tastes and needs of the region.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The acidity of the lemon juice can help remove stains and discoloration.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fresh green chiles and lime juice added right before serving finishes it off with a burst of acidity and snap.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Crawfish is in season during Mardi Gras season, so make these quick appetizer-sized rolls for dinner or a nibble before a parade.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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And even the smallest nibble wallops with a potent vegetal bitterness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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