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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One partial solution for some areas is to import sand to replenish eroding beaches, but that can carry a hefty price tag.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
And then, there is the second barrier — which is also eroding quickly.

— Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

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This is even more true at Rumari Counter, a new experience with comfy stools for up to 10 diners per night who get the pleasure of eating a prix-fixe meal that will never be prepared again (the counter menu changes nightly).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
This cooking experience marks her first time teaching a group how to make bouyon, but the soup is nothing new for the chef, who grew up eating her mother’s version of the dish.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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