bites (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of bite (at)
as in erodes
to consume or wear away gradually the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on

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  1. erodes
  2. eats
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  • That reduces the value organizations get from AI and erodes confidence in AI systems.
    — Tim Beerman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • As the heat dome erodes over the course of this week, the upper atmosphere begins to level out.
    — Sean Macaday July 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of erodes
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  • As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The research shows that heat can reduce how much someone eats in one sitting.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
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“Bites (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bites%20%28at%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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