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
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The bites were gone in minutes, and I was left wanting just one more.
— Sam Habashy
More: Taste of the Fair: Indiana State Fair announces new foods for 2025
Contact dining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@indystar.com.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2025
Grace Mills, 18 of Valparaiso, battled Lyme disease and knows all too well the effects of a tick bite.
—Deena Butterfield, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
The secret to this fantastic recipe is pockets of bursting, gooey cheese in every bite.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Although venomous, Arizona tarantulas are not aggressive and their bite is comparable to a bee sting.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The bites were gone in minutes, and I was left wanting just one more.
— Sam Habashy
More: Taste of the Fair: Indiana State Fair announces new foods for 2025
Contact dining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@indystar.com.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2025
Grace Mills, 18 of Valparaiso, battled Lyme disease and knows all too well the effects of a tick bite.
—Deena Butterfield, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
The secret to this fantastic recipe is pockets of bursting, gooey cheese in every bite.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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The square stones have rounded edges to prevent scratching, and there’s no unpleasant metallic taste.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Back to the top of the order, Jurickson Profar got a changeup on the outside edge of the zone and lined it to left field for a double.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Lovely soft and yet still hearty and crunchy mouthful of flavors that include raspberries, guavas and rosemary.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The side effects persisted for more than a week, including chills, nausea, headaches, blistering, dehydration, and even muscle stiffness.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The disease causes flu-like symptoms including cough, fever, chills, muscle aches and shortness of breath that typically start two to 10 days after contact with Legionella bacteria.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 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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What To Do In London During Summer 2025 Have A Picnic Picky bits and nibbles are the name of the game in London during the summer.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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With notes of tangy mustard, savory meats, and traditional spices, these are your new go-to for patio nibbles or midday crunch sessions.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Yet on the table in front of us were three vials of blue liquid with a pH of 4—roughly the acidity of coffee or orange juice.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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The dijon mustard sauce is also a limited edition item, and PEOPLE recommends using a generous amount of it as its acidity cuts through the rich flavor of the fried chicken.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rather than appealing to the specific tastes of one client, home stagers must make a space as enticing to as many people as possible.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Lynch family dug a well on their property and discovered the water had a funny taste.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In total, Klan dues paying membership in its peak year of 1925 was between four and five million, not counting the sugar and spice women’s auxiliary groups.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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My pimento cheese sandwich was a delicious mix of the traditional tangy cheese, mayonnaise and red pepper with just a hint of sweet and spice from the hot honey.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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