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 mattress on the bed was a little short and my bare feet hung off the edge, beyond the light white sheet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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All that was left of the snow was shoveled into melting mounds at the edges of intersections and crosswalks.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 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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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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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
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There was so much discontent, resentment, and bitterness concerning Mae and Lena’s biological father.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
Noun
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While some major clients’ taste left a mark on the jeweler’s creative vernacular, what Americans came for was to be on-trend.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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As generative AI makes production faster and cheaper, ten global creators argue that value is shifting toward taste, systems, emotional intelligence and human authorship.—
C.M. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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In more recent millenia—and right up to the present—winemakers in France’s Southern Rhône either blend or coferment red and white grapes to maintain balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins in world-famous wines like Châteauneuf-du-Pape.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Brands like Sassicaia and Ornellaia saw that the region’s combination of maritime influence and water-retaining clay could help vines preserve freshness and acidity, even in warm vintages.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
25 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 29 May. 2026.
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