biting (at)

present participle of bite (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for biting (at)
Verb
  • That contrast only sharpens China’s advantage, where Beijing offers scale and direction, Europe risks eroding credibility.
    Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • But those alternatives are more costly, eroding profits.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Premier League is eating itself slightly as a breeding ground for English talent.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Biting (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biting%20%28at%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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