as in mouthfuls
a small piece or quantity of food
had only a bite to eat before rushing off
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Recent Examples of bites
Brennan Long, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Use seeds in homemade trail mix, granola, and energy bites.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Photographs showed more than 30 individual bites on the guests, according to the lawsuit, which did not include the images.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
There are Peppermint Mochas and Gingerbread Lattes to Caramel Brulée indulgence, paired with cozy bites such as the Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich or Tomato & Mozzarella on Focaccia—after all, the most wonderful time of the year deserves a little extra cheese, right?
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
When the rat bites through one worker’s glove, the spread of the virus begins apace, transmitted via saliva.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The poolside Joia Bar, modeled after a traditional Dominican casita, overlooks the lagoon pool and the sea, offering light bites, appetizers, and cocktails.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Sip and swirl from more than 100 wines and bubblies from around the globe, enjoy delicious bites from top local food trucks, and take in live music all while watching the races trackside from the Stretch Run.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Live music fills the space Monday through Saturday evenings, and thanks to Lieberman’s culinary credentials, the bar also serves elevated bites such as lobster rolls and conservas.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Local transmission can happen when a mosquito bites an infected recent traveler, becomes infected, and then bites a healthy person and passes the virus onto them.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
According to Mayo Clinic, Lyme disease is caused by borrelia bacteria, which humans typically contract after a carrier tick bites them.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
That means if a wolf dog ever bites someone, euthanasia and testing may be required.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
And just like that…another Amazon Prime Day bites the dust.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
McCartney eventually bites the bullet and publicly acknowledges that the Beatles are in fact over.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Bernt gets a vaccine after a badger bites him and that’s the film [in the nutshell].
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
The disease can be transmitted when a mosquito bites an infected person, acquiring the parasite, and then bites another person, infecting them.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Tightly wrap the bites, then return them to the freezer for up to one month.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Use seeds in homemade trail mix, granola, and energy bites.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Photographs showed more than 30 individual bites on the guests, according to the lawsuit, which did not include the images.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
There are Peppermint Mochas and Gingerbread Lattes to Caramel Brulée indulgence, paired with cozy bites such as the Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich or Tomato & Mozzarella on Focaccia—after all, the most wonderful time of the year deserves a little extra cheese, right?
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
When the rat bites through one worker’s glove, the spread of the virus begins apace, transmitted via saliva.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The poolside Joia Bar, modeled after a traditional Dominican casita, overlooks the lagoon pool and the sea, offering light bites, appetizers, and cocktails.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Sip and swirl from more than 100 wines and bubblies from around the globe, enjoy delicious bites from top local food trucks, and take in live music all while watching the races trackside from the Stretch Run.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Live music fills the space Monday through Saturday evenings, and thanks to Lieberman’s culinary credentials, the bar also serves elevated bites such as lobster rolls and conservas.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
One is called Culex pipiens form pipiens, which only bites birds and lives in open air environments, and the other is called Culex pipiens form molestus — from the Latin word for annoying — which bites humans and thrives belowground.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Local transmission can happen when a mosquito bites an infected recent traveler, becomes infected, and then bites a healthy person and passes the virus onto them.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
According to Mayo Clinic, Lyme disease is caused by borrelia bacteria, which humans typically contract after a carrier tick bites them.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
That means if a wolf dog ever bites someone, euthanasia and testing may be required.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
And just like that…another Amazon Prime Day bites the dust.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
McCartney eventually bites the bullet and publicly acknowledges that the Beatles are in fact over.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Bernt gets a vaccine after a badger bites him and that’s the film [in the nutshell].
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
The disease can be transmitted when a mosquito bites an infected person, acquiring the parasite, and then bites another person, infecting them.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bites
Noun
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Other high-end finds include platform Ugg boots that can literally elevate your winter wardrobe, plus a Bissell vacuum that sucks up debris and washes floors clean.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Robert’s life sucks, right down to his depressingly sparse apartment.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Philip Esformes was a man of expensive tastes.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The transformation comes as Club Med continues to adapt its legacy all-inclusive model to the tastes of modern travelers, who increasingly seek effortless convenience and authentic experiences.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Open air is what [Texas] smells like.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both agree that even the rain, somehow, smells different in this country.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Bites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bites. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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