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
Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
In saltwater, a white or tan tube is an excellent imitator of a shrimp or small squid, which will trigger bites from flounder, seatrout, striped bass, and more.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
Read's defense says he was bitten by a dog or other animal, but prosecutors said there was no evidence any animal bites or claw marks.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Customers may have purchased the recalled small bites from February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.
—Anna Commander, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The event also included a cocktail reception, bites from Encinitas restaurants, and music from the North Coast Symphony Orchestra.
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Noun
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According to Nobel prize-winning economist, Eugene Fama, smaller companies and cheaper companies tend to have an edge over larger, more expensive companies over time.—
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
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There is only enunciating, as paragraphs of narrative are diverted into rushing mouthfuls of unintelligible high-speed monologue.—
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news A mouthful of chewing gum might also be a mouthful of microplastics, according to the results of a small pilot study.—
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Cover and chill until ready to serve. Prepare the Horseradish Rémoulade and Vietnamese-Style Cocktail Sauce: Stir together all ingredients for each sauce (except garnishes) in separate small bowls until combined.—
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Meng's arrest resulted in a diplomatic chill between the two countries, and Kovrig and Spavor weren't released until Meng was allowed to return to China in 2021 in what was widely viewed as a de facto prisoner exchange.—
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That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.—
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Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.—
Noun
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When your core temperature reaches 93, amnesia nibbles at your consciousness.—
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Grandma would take a bite and then, using the same fork, Grandma would share a nibble with Poppy.—
Noun
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Stomach acidity and poor digestion Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase gastric acidity.—
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Check the soil acidity of all home lawns; adjust the pH if needed.—
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The Pur filter reduces prior taste and odor from chlorine, as well as heavy metals, like mercury and copper, and pollutants like pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals.—
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The challenge with alternative proteins lies in solving a trifecta: taste, cost and nutritional profile.—
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Featuring bright, citrusy flavors and rich spices, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable meal.—
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The draw is a unique variety that grows mainly in the Kenyan highlands, the namesake Juniperus procera, which evokes an earth and spice quality that complements an aroma less green and sharp on the palate as its Euro counterparts.—
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“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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