- present participle of bite.
biting
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The bacteria itself blocks transmission of diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya, so "you will still have mosquitoes biting people, but they will not transmit disease."
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
There’s a shot of Banderas biting into a tomato that’s pure bliss for him and us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
During a gala Friday celebrating press freedom, President Trump finally got to deliver the biting speech he had long teased.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Still a child, Adrian looks off into the distance, biting his gelato spoon while registering the information.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Jack held the imp out at arm’s length, both to keep the creature from biting him and to avoid the smell.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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Chill Out! Synonyms for "Cold"
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