Thesaurus results for MOUTHFULS

mouthfuls

noun

plural of mouthful

as in bites

a small piece or quantity of food took a small mouthful of the soup to see if she liked it

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Recent Examples of mouthfuls Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 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 But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025 The kitchen delivers each roll in a steady rhythm, with diners typically finishing each roll over the course of four mouthfuls. — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2022

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Noun

MacIntosh also points out that the fecal avoidance experiment bears little connection to how the initial outbreak spread, through bodily fluids transmitted through scratches or bites.

— Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
It is spread by insect bites The virus is transmitted to animals through the bite of a Culicoides midge, which is a small insect similar to a fly.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

Why will reality television not follow my personal tastes and preferences to the letter?

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
The teens created a unique sound by merging their diverse musical tastes, like Culos’s love for Beastie Boys and Nas and DePizzo’s Nirvana and Soundgarden influences.

— Leena Tailor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of tastes

Noun

All guests are invited for complimentary nibbles and drinks, including the hotel's signature Negroni.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
The menu is as unfussy as the dishes on it—divided into nibbles and small and large plates, all highlighted by Ottolenghi’s quintessential bright, citrusy Middle Eastern flavors.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

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