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
  • Once the bullpen took over for Boston, the Mets had chances to chip away at the lead, but failed to capitalize each time.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
  • Iran’s memorandum of understanding with Washington, signed three weeks ago, threatened to chip away at its sway over the strait.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of chip
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  • The scramble for capacity is already spilling into the capital markets, where the risk gets sliced up and sold to investors as catastrophe bonds.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Refrigerate the pie for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of slice
Verb
  • Some like to puree a fresh tomato-vegetable mixture, then add diced vegetables as a garnish.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • Both fresh and frozen soursop can be pureed and mixed into cocktails.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Definition of puree
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“Kibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibble. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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