bite
verb (used with object)
to cut, wound, or tear with the teeth.
Example Sentences
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Their bites can be itchy but they do not usually cause more serious health problems, the NHS website says, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The technology emerged from research focused on making military uniforms more resistant to mosquito bites and improving comfort for soldiers wearing body armor.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
According to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, “Most bites occur when the snake is stepped on before it has an opportunity to get away.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Plus, mac and cheese grows up as Barilla bites on healthier Goodles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
It’s kind of cool, I guess—although sometimes you just want to eat your mac and cheese bites in peace, y’know?
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
