as in bite
a small piece or quantity of food
I don't want a whole dessert, so can I just have a nibble of yours?
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as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
nibbling crackers
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as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually
discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings
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Recent Examples of nibble
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
The only nibbles came from a handful of Division II or Division III programs.
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Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Jessica Blough,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
The brand management companies — which scoop up intellectual property and work with partners who make and distribute the goods — were already doing more than nibbling around the edges.
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Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Noun
The burger became a viral sensation after Kempczinski posted a video of himself taking a nibble from one and was mocked for his tentative bite.
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Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
The only nibbles came from a handful of Division II or Division III programs.
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Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
Eight neighbors, including Pugliese, sit around the coffee table sipping wine and nibbling on cheese cubes and fish dip, a black cat named Aura circling their ankles.
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Jessica Blough,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
The brand management companies — which scoop up intellectual property and work with partners who make and distribute the goods — were already doing more than nibbling around the edges.
—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
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Potato skins are always a hit, and these mini ones are perfect to snack on.
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Visitors can also snack on the sweetest offerings in the entire park in this section, where the Goofy Goobers ice cream shop includes a life-size recreation of the notable SpongeBob franchise treat, the Triple Gooberberry Sunrise sundae.
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Each surface hosts a slightly different community, shaped by factors like moisture, oxygen exposure and how often that surface gets disturbed by chewing or brushing.
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This common type of calming aid comes in the form of a treat, pill or chew that’s given orally to the dog.
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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Some pine tree-nesting birds have been known to peck the tree trunk around the nest cavity so the sap will run down and protect the babies from climbing snakes.
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Pelicans swooped overhead and night herons, with spiky yellow feathers flying from their heads, goofily pecked the grass for insects.
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But Koppl traced a distinctly American lineage through a chain of precedents dating back more than 50 years, each one further eroding the market discipline that profit-and-loss accountability is supposed to provide.
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Moscow says the strike was retaliation for Ukraine’s 40-day campaign on Russian oil refineries and supply lines, which has fueled shortages, hit Crimea and eroded battlefield momentum.
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The second film was a bit too bloated for my tastes and one that didn’t add much to what came before.
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These insights from local chefs offer visitors an authentic taste of each host city's unique culinary identity.
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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