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nib

noun

ˈnib

Definition of nib

as in mouth

the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering a finch cracking seeds in its nib

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as in tip

the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow make sure the nib has been sharpened before you try to cut anything

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Recent Examples of nib The best part, of course, is sampling cacao nibs, loads of fresh fruit and nuts, as well as honey, along the way. — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2026 Signature menu items include the Superfood Bowl — featuring acai, pitaya, almond milk, organic granola, cacao nibs and goji berries. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026 That includes the Nibby Toffee, complete with nutty Zorzal Comunitario and Dominican Republic cocoa nibs for that extra crunch; Orange Walnut Toffee, which lets candied California orange shine; and a fun Black Sesame Toffee Brittle for a thin, crispy finale. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026 The scrape of the nib on the page—tactile, rhythmic—induces a meditative state in which, one hopes, the words will flow. — The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nib

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Noun

Benjamin Willis, a Lorain, Ohio, teenager and huge Marvel movie fan, opened his mouth in awe.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Losing to a rival is bad enough, but how the defeat unfolded is sure to leave a bitter taste in the mouth of one of the greatest strikers ever.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

Definition of mouth

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That tip helped lead investigators to Vasquez, a ride-share driver.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Although authorities haven't publicly linked them to the German prosecutions, some investigators have cited tips from German authorities and journalists as crucial to their progress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of tip

Noun

For instance, Puerto Rican anole lizards have developed longer limbs and larger toe pads for city life, and house finches show adapted beaks.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Vittore and Strmic take about half as much time, Ruddell even less, putting his leather beak mask on at the very last minute.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026

Definition of beak

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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of end

Noun

Another shot shows two pups — a mostly white one and a light brown one with a white muzzle — standing up in their pens.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Squirrel monkeys—a petite, chirruping, tree-climbing species whose dark muzzle gives the impression of permanent 5 o’clock shadow—have to deal with that proportional dilemma, too.

— Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026

Definition of muzzle

Noun

Sertraline, being lipid-soluble, accumulates in the marine food chain, eventually reaching apex predators like sharks.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Matthews works for Florida Shark Diving, one of several shark charter companies in southeast Florida that promise up-close encounters with some of the state’s apex predators.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of apex

Noun

Their legs and mandibles may vary in lighter brown or orange colors.

— Jane Kim, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
That same year, DNA analysis revealed that a tooth recovered from a mandible at one of the relevant archaeological sites was that of Captain James Fitzjames of the HMS Erebus.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026

Definition of mandible

Noun

Spreading food across a yard or floor so your dog has to use their nose to find each piece.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Elii Emeghebo said Peter Jackson, a menswear company that specializes in suits, used AI to alter his skin tone and reshape his nose, among other changes to his facial features, according to a report from ABC News Australia.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

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