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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
With appetite naturally reduced, every bite needs to count.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small day-biting species with white stripes on their back and legs.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Noun
For drinkers who like a bit more bite in the glass, this is the sweet spot.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
With appetite naturally reduced, every bite needs to count.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Verb
Looking good enough to bite into, each selection will add just the pop of color — and personality — your warm-weather style might be missing.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small day-biting species with white stripes on their back and legs.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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The union has argued that the language — coupled with an arbitration provision — will limit the use of AI replicas to a handful of edge cases.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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As the resort’s premium hotel-within-a-hotel experience, Hōkūpa‘a Tower guests will not only find larger indoor and outdoor room layouts, but will also gain access to The Lānai, a private lounge-style space with complimentary food and drinks, a private bar, and infinity-edge cocktail pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The new mouthful of a name is Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Trade drab colors with 44 percent off floral prints, and bulky hoodies for something a little more lightweight to beat those nightly chills and airplane cabin temperatures—this one by Faherty is 25 percent off for a limited time.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Specializing in creative lattes like brown suga baby (brown sugar, toffee nut, coconut, white chocolate, espresso, steamed milk) and lavender and chill (lavender, vanilla, espresso, steamed milk), Black Coffee opened in the Vivian apartment complex in 2024.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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LiPfe was directly sucking nutrients from the surrounding seawater to fuel its tissue repair and survival.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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In the political thriller, ex-CIA operative Jack gets sucked back into the secret-agent game and teams up with old friends – plus a new MI6 officer (Sienna Miller) – to stop a black-ops squad from causing global chaos.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Bram, his husband, has a demanding job at a museum in Rotterdam and Arnold’s bitterness has grown wearying.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Find out how to beat boredom and bitterness while holding onto your job, with tips on how to build your next chapter, from career coach Cynthia Young.—
Courtney Connley-Hampton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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But also authors, artists and anyone with taste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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After noticing the strange taste, Chen installed cameras in the kitchen to try to determine why his drink tasted strange, the district attorney’s office said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Avoid adding more hot sauce to the marinade—its potent acidity can quickly overtake the other flavors.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Heinz asserts that their ketchup is shelf-stable due to its natural acidity but should be refrigerated after opening to maintain its quality.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Noun
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And no matter the time of day or the season, make sure to sidle up to the lobby bar and sample cocktails that are inspired by the hotel’s botanical garden—made better with the trays of complimentary nibbles that get refilled any number of times.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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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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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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