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
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
The event features bites from a variety of Campbell food establishments and pours from local wineries and breweries, as well as a silent auction and live music by the Cocktail Monkeys.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The central chord progression’s pads and low-end synths begin at low volumes and swell upward as that resonant grain bites into the mix, the latter doing so with gate and delay effects before spiralling back downward.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File confirmed 65 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2025, up from a lower-than-usual total in 2024 and closer to the 10-year average of 72 incidents annually.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The chalupa was about the size of a street taco with maybe three or four bites.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The four-piece set—a loveseat, two chairs, and a matching table—comfortably seats up to four, providing a perfect spot for small bites and drinks.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Expect elevated bites, classic brunch and Happy Hour specials.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
When a mosquito comes and bites him, the bug immediately tastes the spice in his blood and flies away only to combust moments later.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Of course, Nile can’t pick it up, and Aggie’s obstinacy once again bites her in the ass.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
Get it, before your next TV bites the dust!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
The event features bites from a variety of Campbell food establishments and pours from local wineries and breweries, as well as a silent auction and live music by the Cocktail Monkeys.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The central chord progression’s pads and low-end synths begin at low volumes and swell upward as that resonant grain bites into the mix, the latter doing so with gate and delay effects before spiralling back downward.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File confirmed 65 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2025, up from a lower-than-usual total in 2024 and closer to the 10-year average of 72 incidents annually.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The chalupa was about the size of a street taco with maybe three or four bites.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The four-piece set—a loveseat, two chairs, and a matching table—comfortably seats up to four, providing a perfect spot for small bites and drinks.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Expect elevated bites, classic brunch and Happy Hour specials.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Once released, the robot’s shot is fate, untouched by the vigorous, broom-flailing choreography that so often determines whether a stone bites the button or drifts wide.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
When a mosquito comes and bites him, the bug immediately tastes the spice in his blood and flies away only to combust moments later.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Of course, Nile can’t pick it up, and Aggie’s obstinacy once again bites her in the ass.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
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
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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Turner recently lost the NBA, which sucks and contributed about half the 9 percent ad sales drop in the final quarter of 2025.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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What comes inside sucks all the sound and air out of the pub.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Made mainly with frozen vegetables and a few pantry items, plus lean stew meat, this chunky and robust soup tastes like more than the sum of its parts.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Therefore, its tastes and preferences carry enormous weight.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dishes like Indian street corn, pumpkin chana masala, and spicy seafood soup drive home the restaurant’s emphasis on spices and herbs, and an open-air setting allows diners to bask in the sounds and smells of the surrounding rainforest.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Common Causes of Washing Machine Odor Lingering odors and smells can come from a few different sources, our experts say.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But is there enough meat on the bones of this HBO dark comedy to sustain an audience through the nibbles of mystery for the next six Sundays?—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 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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