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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 11 July 2025
The disease can be transmitted to humans from the bite of an infected flea or through contact with an infected animal.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
This comforting shepherd's pie recipe will instantly transport you back to grandma's dinner table after just one bite.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This roach-looking insect has a sharp beak that brings a painful bite.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The Cleveland Clinic advises people to minimize their risk of plague by avoiding flea bites and exercising caution around animals that could be infected with the bacteria.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 11 July 2025
The disease can be transmitted to humans from the bite of an infected flea or through contact with an infected animal.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
This comforting shepherd's pie recipe will instantly transport you back to grandma's dinner table after just one bite.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This roach-looking insect has a sharp beak that brings a painful bite.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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At the far edge of the American west, a brash adolescent came of age in a coastal community where the establishment prided itself on being antiestablishment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Michigan clearly saw Meadows as one of the top edge prospects in the class and prioritized him accordingly.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Slightly nutty flavors in a crunchy, enticing mouthful of caramel and slight green apples in this Chardonnay.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Gilman nails all of it, chirping mouthfuls of dialogue in a manner that evades naturalism but still feels appropriate to this reflective-beyond-his-years kid.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Symptoms of plague in humans typically appear within one to eight days after exposure and may include fever, chills, headache, weakness and muscle pain, health officials say.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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After a two to eight day incubation period, patients may develop fever, headache, chills, weakness and one or more swollen, painful lymph nodes.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Verb
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That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Sep. 2022
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Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Jan Dane of Stock Culinary Goods set up shop near the nibbles with stacks of issues 204 and 203 and Burlap & Barrel x SAVEUR spice blends.—
Madison Trapkin,
Saveur,
7 May 2025
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Pulling together a quick nibble to serve with a cocktail when the neighbors unexpectedly pop over for happy hour?—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Avocado adds richness, cucumbers add crunch, and sweet, in-season tomatoes add a pop of bright acidity.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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In the last couple of decades, the region has proven that international varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir flourish here, particularly at higher elevations where cool nights preserve acidity and aromatics.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to get back on the field to get the bad taste out of their mouths from losing the Super Bowl last season to the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Be the first to get a deeper look at the chilling sequel—and a taste of what’s to come in Chapter 3.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, some data suggests that the spice's rare toxicity may be linked to aberrant immune responses to curcumin, which may lead immune cells to attack the liver.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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My favorite is the ham and Gouda sandwich, but my husband’s shawarma burger, coated with Middle Eastern spices, was also delicious.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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