as in bitterness
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
with considerable bile, the author recounts a childhood filled with misery and loneliness
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Recent Examples of bile
This starts with inflammation, and the ducts eventually close, leading to bile (digestive fluid) buildup in the liver.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is when a person's bile ducts become chronically inflamed and scarred, impairing bile transport and fat absorption.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Digestive Health Turmeric may help stimulate the production of bile, a fluid your liver secretes to break down dietary fat and aid digestion.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Grey poop or pale-colored stool is usually the result of having a lack of bile (a digestive fluid produced by the liver) in the stool.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is when a person's bile ducts become chronically inflamed and scarred, impairing bile transport and fat absorption.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Digestive Health Turmeric may help stimulate the production of bile, a fluid your liver secretes to break down dietary fat and aid digestion.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Grey poop or pale-colored stool is usually the result of having a lack of bile (a digestive fluid produced by the liver) in the stool.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bile
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Intentionally directing attacks against civilian infrastructure and civilians who are not directly taking part in hostilities is considered a war crime under international law.—
Clarissa Ward,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even small shifts can build rapport and defuse hostility.—
Diana Lowe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Due to the severity of her injuries, Agnes will not return to the wild but has become the organization's ambassador, according to shelter operators.—
David Begnaud,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: The severity of consequences of failing the airport theory challenge depend on the airline and your itinerary.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Judges who have ruled against the administration have been the target of increasing vitriol.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a society navigating the choppy waters of quick-draw feuds and biting vitriol—no matter the triviality or seriousness of the topic in question—we are often cowered into joining the chorus versus belting out a solo for fear of being singled out.—
Christina L. Sgro,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jose Ibarra was convicted Nov. 20, 2024 of malice murder, three counts of felony murder and assault with intent to rape, among other charges, in Athens-Clarke County Superior Court.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Worse than his malice is his neediness, which seems to break through that fourth wall to put its sticky fingers around our throats.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Cost of Negative Emotions in Financial Decision-Making On the flip side, negative emotions, such as anxiety, anger, and sadness, were shown in our study to be associated with a shorter financial time horizon.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The city did not share if the pool would be demolished, nor what is planned for the site. ‘Sad’ swimmers Hundreds of Adventure Oasis lovers commented on the closing announcement on Facebook, sharing anger, sadness and memories of the summer hot spot.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Everything about the movement surprised political observers: its virulence, its magnitude, its provincial origins, its apparent lack of structure and leadership, and its adamant refusal to be co-opted by existing political parties and unions.—
Arthur Goldhammer,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2018
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An ePPP is a pathogen that has been modified to enhance its transmissibility and virulence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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Its identity can help ensure correct venom is prescribed.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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They are known as some of the most dangerous animals in the sea due to their extremely powerful venom, and several people in Australia have died after being bitten by one, according to the Australian Museum.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Bile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bile. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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