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
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Throughout the evening, there will be curated sushi bites and hors d’oeuvres and opportunities to mingle with NFL Alumni Association Nor-Cal members.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Her decision to vote for fellow traitor Rob Rausch in the last episode came back to bite her.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
It has long been used as feed for chickens and poultry and salves derived from chickweed are recommended to reduce inflammation, especially in the case of bug bites and burns.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Throughout the evening, there will be curated sushi bites and hors d’oeuvres and opportunities to mingle with NFL Alumni Association Nor-Cal members.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
While rare, copperheads can bite if they’re mishandled or feel threatened.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Her decision to vote for fellow traitor Rob Rausch in the last episode came back to bite her.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, OpenAI released a new cutting-edge coding model that the company said assisted in its own creation.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Paragons of chill, the equivalent of three buddies drinking a few beers, too tired to get up off their lily pads/sofas.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pentagon threatens Scouting America over DEI 'The system sucks.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Despite its compact size, its powerful motor readily sucks up dirt, dust, and more debris.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a dry cabin, sugary mixers can read louder than intended, especially when there’s not enough acidity or bitterness to balance them.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker was upbeat and grateful without expressing outward bitterness against the companies that turned him down.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The series of events has left a sour taste in the mouth on Merseyside and McNeil devastated.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stronger aromatics, brighter acidity, and flavors that can carry through.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Specialty grade beans are evaluated by Q graders on factors such as acidity, aroma, and flavor, and the best are given an SCA score of at least 80.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And even the smallest nibble wallops with a potent vegetal bitterness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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