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noun

Definition of bitenext
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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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bite

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verb

ˈbīt How to pronounce bite (audio)
informal + sometimes impolite
as in to suck
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend

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Recent Examples of bite
Noun
While the city’s established Thai spots, particularly out in Elmhurst, Queens, remain beloved, plenty of the most compelling and exciting bites can be found in various parts of the city. — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 Audrey Lehner was among the breakfast visitors back for the first time in a long time, joining Melissa and Dennis McCrory for a bite to eat and catch up. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
With Fox still on the sidelines—as baseball was scouting for new broadcast partners, the upstart’s shoot-the-moon NFL bid was still months in the making—MLB had to bite down hard on the rights bullet. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The mosquitoes that tested positive were the species Culex pipiens, a predominantly bird-biting species. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
  1. edge
  2. mouthful
  3. chill
  4. suck
  5. bitterness
  6. taste
  7. acidity
  8. nibble
Noun
  • Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.
    — Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ukraine is working to improve its interception capabilities for both, but at the moment, experts said, the Russian weapons have an edge.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Tall Paul said through an outraged mouthful of banoffee doughnut.
    — Kevin Barry, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of red meat.
    — Dylan Lovan, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • As the middle of three children, Harding identifies his personality as laidback and chill.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet; chill until top of mousse feels set, about 2 hours.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of chill
Verb
  • Most — or all — of those flourishes are purely cosmetic in nature, and hellbent on sucking every glimmer of life out of Victorian England.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Those should be the front-runners always; people who actively say that the Rock Hall sucks should almost get special consideration.
    — Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of suck
Noun
  • This kind of excision, this near total erasure of the Black voice, can turn one toward madness, certainly toward bitterness.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Cream cheese and mozzarella pack in enough dairy richness for a satisfying cheese pull and mellow out the subtle bitterness of baby spinach and nutty tang of artichoke hearts.
    — Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of bitterness
Noun
  • Its sweet, soft, umami-rich profile can shift the taste of a recipe, so Czerwony suggests using about half the usual amount of garlic and adjusting from there.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • How to use black garlic in everyday cooking Because the two taste so different, black garlic isn’t a perfect one-for-one substitute for white garlic.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • Mixly builds flavor with fruit, acidity, herbs and bitter botanicals.
    — Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Part of the research assignment was to figure out how to more efficiently extract carbon from deep seawater and add it to the shallow water near the coral to simulate rising ocean acidity.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • All guests are invited for complimentary nibbles and drinks, including the hotel's signature Negroni.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The menu is as unfussy as the dishes on it—divided into nibbles and small and large plates, all highlighted by Ottolenghi’s quintessential bright, citrusy Middle Eastern flavors.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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