biting (at)

present participle of bite (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for biting (at)
Verb
  • Higher insurance and financing costs would be reflected as a sanctions premium on Russian crude, widening the discount to Brent and eroding Russia’s net revenue, the analysis said.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • But Congress has increasingly rejected his agenda, underscoring his eroding grip on power.
    NPR, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This could make eating more enjoyable, leading to eating more.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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 31 Oct. 2025.

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