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Recent Examples of nib
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.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
These crispy vanilla cookies are topped with a fluffy dark chocolate mousse, covered in a layer of rich, Belgian dark chocolate, and finished with a sprinkle of crunchy, roasted cocoa nibs.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 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
In addition, writing with them required great concentration to avoid splattering ink or tearing the paper with the sharp metal nib.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
These crispy vanilla cookies are topped with a fluffy dark chocolate mousse, covered in a layer of rich, Belgian dark chocolate, and finished with a sprinkle of crunchy, roasted cocoa nibs.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 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
In addition, writing with them required great concentration to avoid splattering ink or tearing the paper with the sharp metal nib.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nib
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The finish is warming and tickles the back of the mouth with a lingering thread of saffron spice.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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According to the aquarium, the whale had fishing rope caught in its mouth and trailing behind its body.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Krueger couldn’t be more pleased about her trajectory, and gives a hat tip to the late Ann Bishop, among the first female journalists to anchor the evening news in a major market.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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For more heat safety tips, check out this comic.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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Since a hummingbird will only access the feeder spout with its long beak, any food residue anywhere else on the feeder could be an invitation to ants or other insects.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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While the researchers found the strongest magnetic signal in the pigeons' livers, such immune cells have also been spotted in other areas including the beak and spleen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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While Carver was born on the farm near the end of the Civil War, visitors today can see a reconstructed cabin marking his birthplace.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The purpose and the extent of hunting were radically altered by the arrival of European guns and markets—the killing of wild animals became an occupation with commercial ends, for both whites and Indians; and wild hides and wild meat became the goods of an insatiable marketplace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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When the town select board made the decision to euthanize, Millis Animal Control Officer Erin Mallette told them her recommendation was for a statute of six corrective measures such as a muzzle and restraints.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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No law enforcement officer, judge, the evidence will show, in his right mind, would bargain with someone who has their hand on the trigger and the muzzle in your face.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The violence of European colonization across the North American continent may have achieved a grisly apex at Acoma when, following a siege by Spanish conquistadors in 1595, a massacre occurred killing hundreds.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Roughly 6,000 seals live on and around the islands, providing a rich hunting ground for the apex predators.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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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
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By March, crews found the mandible of an adult man, followed within days by the ribs of a young adult.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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People should monitor for one to three weeks after potential exposure for symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, rash or red eyes.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Health officials say the gas can irritate the eyes, nose and throat and may be especially troublesome for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Nib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nib. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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