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
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Its $30,000 rental fee, which covers all 10 weeks, will take a bite out of City Park Jazz’s annual budget of nearly $200,000, Flomberg said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Juvenile great whites typically pose little danger to humans, but have been known to bite defensively when hooked.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
These savory puff pastry bites are enveloped in Gouda cheese.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Its $30,000 rental fee, which covers all 10 weeks, will take a bite out of City Park Jazz’s annual budget of nearly $200,000, Flomberg said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Baby Brush Hog offers just enough action to entice bass holding tight to the tree limbs into biting.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Juvenile great whites typically pose little danger to humans, but have been known to bite defensively when hooked.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone sipped, meditated, reset — and then CA7RIEL and Paco tore the cover off the chill and delivered a high-octane performance that will not soon be forgotten.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
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The breeze should calm some on Saturday, when overcast skies and an unseasonable chill is expected.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hart was reprimanding Ross for doing what is the most offensive thing a comedian can do — suck up to the most important person in the room — and enforcing an old ethic in comedy, which is not apologizing for your jokes.—
Robert Lynch,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For example, maror, or bitter herbs, represent the bitterness of slavery.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the band joins in as Ayewa calls for the listener to look up to a world above war, bitterness, and division.—
Steve Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Think drink can also be served with nitro cold brew instead of espresso for a stronger coffee taste.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because tea is high in nitrogen, mixing loose tea into your soil can improve its nitrogen and boost acidity levels.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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The acidity of mayo reacts with the baking soda and encourages the cake to rise.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The trend was kicked off — perhaps unknowingly — by McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, whose lackluster nibble of the new Big Arch burger was widely teased by the internet last month.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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