BITING (AT) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

biting (at)

verb

Definition of biting (at)

present participle of bite (at)

as in eroding

to consume or wear away gradually the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on

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Democrats lost the 2024 elections in part because of their eroding support among Latino voters, a constituency that was once a reliable segment of their base.

— Claudia Grisales, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
That issue has attracted international attention as AI threatens to redistribute national income toward profit and away from wages, potentially eroding labor income as a source of tax revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

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The whole affair had a playfully casual mood, with Edwards casually eating his dinner while presenting the prizes and gleefully razzing the winners during their acceptance speeches.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Upgrading malls with food halls that aim to elevate the eating experience is an attempt to make malls relevant again, said food hall consultant Phil Colicchio in a bullish 2026 industry report.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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