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
Karen Yuan,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
But while sharks are commonly found in the waters off the United States, shark bites are rare, experts say.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The virus spreads through the saliva or nervous system tissue of infected mammals, usually through bites.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Richards said the spot will be an extension of The Fold, offering late-night cocktails and small bites.
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Jenna Thompson
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The family did not seek immediate medical care, even though health officials recommend that anyone who has direct contact with a bat be evaluated for possible rabies exposure because even small bites often go unnoticed, the report said.
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Sophie Ziedalski,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Keller In nearby Keller, the Eagle Tavern, a new sports bar located at 721 Keller Parkway #100 brings some familiar bites and some upscale items like ceviche to its menu.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
That all adds up to a lot of bites.
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
An unprovoked shark attack is defined by ISAF as when a shark bites a human in its own habitat without any provocation by the human.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Dog bites your eye and JUST your eye.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
If a black widow bites you and the bite is not dry, the venom will cause pain by interfering with your nerve endings.
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Eva Flowe
may 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
The snakes continue squirming in his grasp, and one bites him.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 May 2026
Dog bites your eye and JUSt your eye.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 May 2026
What will the halo and aspirational car space look like when the last V12 finally bites the dust?
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Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
Once an octopus ambushes and bites its prey, the venom in its saliva paralyzes the prey, allowing the octopus to consume it.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
The room grew louder as cocktails were refreshed and guests swapped favorite bites.
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Karen Yuan,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
But while sharks are commonly found in the waters off the United States, shark bites are rare, experts say.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The virus spreads through the saliva or nervous system tissue of infected mammals, usually through bites.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Richards said the spot will be an extension of The Fold, offering late-night cocktails and small bites.
—
Jenna Thompson
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The family did not seek immediate medical care, even though health officials recommend that anyone who has direct contact with a bat be evaluated for possible rabies exposure because even small bites often go unnoticed, the report said.
—
Sophie Ziedalski,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Keller In nearby Keller, the Eagle Tavern, a new sports bar located at 721 Keller Parkway #100 brings some familiar bites and some upscale items like ceviche to its menu.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
That all adds up to a lot of bites.
—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Verb
The law lets states send Amber Alert-style warnings when a shark bites someone nearby, aiming to keep unsuspecting swimmers out of the water during rare but dangerous events.
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Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
An unprovoked shark attack is defined by ISAF as when a shark bites a human in its own habitat without any provocation by the human.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Dog bites your eye and JUST your eye.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
If a black widow bites you and the bite is not dry, the venom will cause pain by interfering with your nerve endings.
—
Eva Flowe
may 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
The snakes continue squirming in his grasp, and one bites him.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 May 2026
Dog bites your eye and JUSt your eye.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 May 2026
What will the halo and aspirational car space look like when the last V12 finally bites the dust?
—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
Once an octopus ambushes and bites its prey, the venom in its saliva paralyzes the prey, allowing the octopus to consume it.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bites
Noun
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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.
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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.
Verb
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Spoiled by their success A wide-open primary for governor without a debate sucks the suspense out of the room.
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My hearing still sucks, but that’s part of life.
Noun
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The second film was a bit too bloated for my tastes and one that didn’t add much to what came before.
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Karlsson, however, knows the tastes of the dressing room.
Verb
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When choosing a fresh pineapple, look for one that feels heavy and smells lightly sweet near the base.
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Freshwater showers mean the sweaty smells of young adults doing manual labor never get too intense.
Noun
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Stuff homemade or store-bought pimiento cheese into jarred peppadew peppers for bite-size nibbles that make a grand impression.
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.
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“Bites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bites. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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