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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
  • The Marlins kept trying to chip away, but the Cubs bullpen stepped up in the biggest moments.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • For Spartz, a fiscal hawk, that usually means limiting spending in an attempt to chip away at the country's $40 trillion national debt.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of chip
Verb
  • Food prep including tomato cutting and slicing on an unclean surface.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • There are a lot of ways to slice the metrics on just how dependent the US economy has become on AI (and AI-adjacent) spending.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of slice
Verb
  • To prepare it, scrape off the skin with the back of a spoon (or leave it on), then chop, slice, or purée the flesh using a Microplane grater or garlic press.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Use a blender to puree the tomatoes, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and half of the onion.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of puree
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“Kibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibble. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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