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
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
International visitors will undoubtedly flock to run the famous Rocky steps, before taking a bite of one of the city’s iconic cheesesteaks at Geno’s.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Colbert, known for his biting humor about politics, kept things mostly light throughout the night.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Make sure to top it with bacon and Parmesan cheese for a perfect bite.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
International visitors will undoubtedly flock to run the famous Rocky steps, before taking a bite of one of the city’s iconic cheesesteaks at Geno’s.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Verb
The cost of the war, international sanctions and a highly successful Ukrainian campaign against Russia’s vital oil industry are beginning to bite, Rosin said.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Colbert, known for his biting humor about politics, kept things mostly light throughout the night.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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The stalemate that existed has been broken, and the Republicans now seem likely to obtain a meaningful edge heading into the midterms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The new mouthful of a name is Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since the best way to conserve your freezer’s chill is to keep the door closed, have someone time your mad dash for sugar.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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While refrigeration in general isn’t the best option for bread storage, certain types are even more affected by the chill than others.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Outside of golf’s four majors, where dart-throwing approach shots and chip-in birdies suck up most of the oxygen, many annual PGA Tour stops quietly serve a second purpose beyond crowning a champion on Sunday afternoon.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Technically, that wasn’t the very last image — the wormhole sucked up the whole theater, spit out a snow globe, and Benny, Colbert’s pet dog, sniffed the souvenir before being ushered onward by his owner — but when the lights went out on Broadway, that was that.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Noun
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There was no detectable bitterness in his voice.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This matters because fermentation reduces bitterness and makes plant compounds, especially polyphenols, more available.—
Dr. Steven Gundry,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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By adding white grapes to the mix, acidity is boosted while the high alcohol level found in ripe red grapes is diluted.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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Coffee grounds can be used to make hydrangea blooms bluer by increasing soil acidity.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Following their wedding luncheon, where 600 guests enjoyed nibbles and small dishes meant to be eaten standing up while in conversation, the couple moved on to their second, more private evening reception.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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In recent years, Amazon’s assumption of the Thursday Night Football package and exploratory nibbles from the likes of YouTube have poured billions of bonus bucks into the league’s coffers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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