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
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Remove to plate and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Her decision to vote for fellow traitor Rob Rausch in the last episode came back to bite her.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Patrons will find Blue Sparrow’s coffee, pastries and light bites to the right of the 17th Street entrance.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Remove to plate and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
While rare, copperheads can bite if they’re mishandled or feel threatened.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Her decision to vote for fellow traitor Rob Rausch in the last episode came back to bite her.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, OpenAI released a new cutting-edge coding model that the company said assisted in its own creation.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Paragons of chill, the equivalent of three buddies drinking a few beers, too tired to get up off their lily pads/sofas.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are countless benefits to owning a well-functioning vacuum cleaner—picking up debris and sucking up allergens are just the beginning.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The vampire sucking millions of dollars out of the pockets of California every day is back in the news.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tahini’s bitterness balances the intense sweetness of dates, the traditional Ramadan break-the-fast food; stuffing dates with tahini is a Ramadan treat.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bitterness is concentrated in the green shoot itself.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As one Texas insider explained to me, Cornyn is the national candidate who isn’t exactly loved at home, while Paxton draws adoration from partisans at home who may show up to send a message that what’s happening in Washington is not to their tastes.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Consumers have shifted their tastes and preferences for buying luxury brands amid the rise of digital shopping and fashion houses opening their own retail spots.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stronger aromatics, brighter acidity, and flavors that can carry through.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Specialty grade beans are evaluated by Q graders on factors such as acidity, aroma, and flavor, and the best are given an SCA score of at least 80.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And even the smallest nibble wallops with a potent vegetal bitterness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 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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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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