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
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Officers also responded to another minor at the scene who was suffering from serious, non-life-threatening bite injuries.
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Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
At the same time, their counterblockade of East Germany was beginning to bite the Soviets.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
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Noun
Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, and brother Anwar Hadid also live with the condition, which is typically spread through bites from infected ticks – often those that are attached for at least 24 hours.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Officers also responded to another minor at the scene who was suffering from serious, non-life-threatening bite injuries.
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Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Verb
In January 2024, a 10-year-old boy from Maryland was bitten on the leg by a shark and hospitalized.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
At the same time, their counterblockade of East Germany was beginning to bite the Soviets.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
Noun
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The chills, along with some sudden nausea, were so strong that my mom and I left the Greek Theatre early.
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In the summer, the weather is typically golf-perfect with mild temperatures and chill breezes as the day moves on.
Verb
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Federal water managers have already been sucking water out of other reservoirs in Colorado and Wyoming to slow Lake Powell's decline.
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Don’t get sucked into arguments with bosses or supervisors.
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And after spending most of Sunday as the guy the crowd didn’t want to see close the deal, Clark didn’t respond with bitterness.
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Crisp and refreshing, the drink’s grapefruit bitterness was softened by carbonation, giving Mexico’s national cocktail a lively upgrade.
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The family says that 80% to 90% of their clientele are people originally from the state who are seeking a taste of home.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Thrilling smoky minerality on the nose with an abundance of floral aromatics that is laced with a citrus salinity, such as lemon confit, that has marked acidity and finishing aromas of seashell, making this a gorgeously gastronomic wine.
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In this recipe, sweet navel orange and fresh lime strike a balance of sweetness and sharp acidity.
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.
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The match will be shown on the museum’s South Terrace, with drinks for sale from the museum’s Park View Bar, and nibbles from its Bourke Street Bakery popup, featuring Australian and American traditional and classic treats.
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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