kibble

verb

Definition of kibblenext
as in to chip

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibble
  1. chip
  2. slice
  3. puree
Verb
  • Alexandra Schuler/picture alliance via Getty Images She says this is a way for people to chip away at their electric bills while also helping the climate.
    — David Wade, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But there’s a debate over how much of that success is owed to Trump’s mission or to yearslong local efforts to chip away at the crime rate.
    — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of chip
Verb
  • After cooling off from the smokehouse, hams are ready to slice.
    — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The bridge of Islam Makhachev's nose, right cheek and forehead were scraped or sliced open and his left cheek sported a baseball-sized bruise after taking a few too many brutal blows to the face.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of slice
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  • Using the pulse button, chop the mixture until fully blended but do not puree.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
  • Some like to puree a fresh tomato-vegetable mixture, then add diced vegetables as a garnish.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
Definition of puree
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“Kibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibble. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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