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
Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
While the scientists found that catastrophic injuries could still occur, all four materials were found to lessen damage from shark bites.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Appetizer options include mini crab cakes and salmon bites, served alongside an assortment of specialty cocktails to wash it all down.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
McWhorter said even taking a few fewer bites while enjoying a conversation could reduce your intake by around 100 calories a day.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
After sampling wines galore and small bites at sundry locations, the walk will conclude with live entertainment at River Street Marketplace.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The rodents rarely carry rabies, though squirrel bites have been linked to the transmission of certain diseases to humans.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
At the pre-match party, create a DIY mini pinata, enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks and grab a free FC Cincinnati taco holder.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
After just a few bites, folks will be singing the praises of this recipe.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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
In the clip, one child even bites his brother's hand to keep the baby.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 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
The virus is transmitted when a mosquito feeds on an infected person and then bites someone else.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Previously, dog owners were only required to report bites to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, with no obligation to share contact information with victims — leading to many unreported incidents, according to the agency.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
While the scientists found that catastrophic injuries could still occur, all four materials were found to lessen damage from shark bites.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Appetizer options include mini crab cakes and salmon bites, served alongside an assortment of specialty cocktails to wash it all down.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
McWhorter said even taking a few fewer bites while enjoying a conversation could reduce your intake by around 100 calories a day.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
After sampling wines galore and small bites at sundry locations, the walk will conclude with live entertainment at River Street Marketplace.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The rodents rarely carry rabies, though squirrel bites have been linked to the transmission of certain diseases to humans.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
At the pre-match party, create a DIY mini pinata, enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks and grab a free FC Cincinnati taco holder.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
After just a few bites, folks will be singing the praises of this recipe.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
In the clip, one child even bites his brother's hand to keep the baby.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 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
The virus is transmitted when a mosquito feeds on an infected person and then bites someone else.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 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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All of the force, all the deadly, lethal force, really does seem to be on the fascist right now, which really sucks.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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If a triatomine bug bites and sucks the blood of an infected host, the bug then becomes a carrier for the parasite.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even the room, with its various plants and florals done up in towering arrangements, smells fresh and bright.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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This smells strongly of rotten eggs.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The menu also syncs with Kei Concepts’ fusional bent; for example, Ini Restaurante is Nguyen’s Japanese-Italian restaurant prepared with a Vietnamese touch, and Vox Kitchen offers Pan-Asian fare inspired by Chifa, the Peruvian-Chinese culinary movement that melds Peruvian and Cantonese tastes.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Niccol’s own tastes have changed with his career.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Bites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bites. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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