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Recent Examples of bitter Carl Tobias, a University of Richmond law school professor and expert on federal judicial nominations, said the timing of Shaw-Wilder’s confirmation in the Senate could not have been worse because of the bitter battle between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025 Pilecki’s life ended on a particularly bitter and darkly ironic note. Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025 The cookies won’t taste like a latte, but sort of like a bay leaf in a stew, the instant espresso powder rounds out the cookie with a subtle bitter background flavor that balances the sweetness of the dough. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2025 Her coverage has ranged from a rare interview with Mark Zuckerberg as Meta neared its 20th birthday to the bitter divorce proceedings of an Indian software billionaire. Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bitter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitter
Adjective
  • If an extended trade war with China leads to higher prices and shortages of key goods for Americans, an angry public could throw out some Republicans, handing control of the House and even possibly the Senate to Democrats.
    Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
  • That's the tipping point, and Austin breaks up the bromance, leaving Craig lost and angry and eager to prove himself as a cool dude worth hanging out with.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • The alternative — a world in which the United States and China no longer engage in trade — could be economically painful and destabilizing.
    Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • Appearance: The condition starts as small, extremely painful blisters on your shins (and sometimes your arms).
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Katy Perry is continuing to catch strays, this time from the most biting demographic of all: the pop girlie fandom.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 May 2025
  • During the taping of a recent Netflix special, Kyle Dunnigan impersonated Musk onstage in a biting parody—the audience laughed, but Rogan sat mostly silent, avoiding eye contact, appearing unwilling to signal disloyalty to the tech mogul.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • From adorable accents to cozy touches, drivers are increasingly looking for ways to make their commutes and grocery runs just a bit more enjoyable—perhaps to offset the harsh reality of gas prices (and everything else).
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
  • Avoid harsh products: Soaps, lotions, and products with fragrance, alcohol, or dyes can dry out the skin and worsen atopic dermatitis.
    Health, Health, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • Distributors — dear friends and colleagues — lament the same familiar woes: not enough films, or too many; the best titles are overpriced; the coffee is terrible; the weather is unbearable — too hot, too cold or both.
    Martin Moszkowicz, Deadline, 17 May 2025
  • Studies show the therapy can support longevity, with cold (like ice baths, cold showers, and facial icing) and warm temperatures (like saunas, steam rooms, and hot baths) proven to slow aging, improve metabolic health, and lower the rate in which our cells die.
    Essence, Essence, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • Mornings can be chilly, afternoons can be warm, and cave tours can be downright cold.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
  • This setup tends to prevent the normal west-to-east movement of weather systems and tends to lock in chilly, unsettled conditions in some areas, while other locations have an extended period of dry and warm conditions, AccuWeather said.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • That consistency was perhaps why, despite the Warriors’ stunning Game 1 win, the tone of their postgame interviews was at times mournful rather than celebratory.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 May 2025
  • One aspect is the story that is told, which is a very mournful story of a mother losing a child and then abandoning herself to the river as the child was.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Daily use by adolescents and adults can result in another unpleasant side effect: uncontrollable vomiting, according to a 2021 study.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
  • Vivian Yin’s will contains an unpleasant surprise for her daughters.
    Ilana Masad, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025

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“Bitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitter. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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