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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Some might be familiar with sour cream biscuits served in miniature form at classic Southern restaurants as just a nibble to snack on while at the table; others might remember their grandmothers mixing up the simple delights on lazy Sunday afternoons.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Even shoppers nibbling on a slice of pizza seemed to be mocking him.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Some might be familiar with sour cream biscuits served in miniature form at classic Southern restaurants as just a nibble to snack on while at the table; others might remember their grandmothers mixing up the simple delights on lazy Sunday afternoons.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Grass growing up against tree trunks also potentially attracts pests like voles that may nibble on the apple tree bark.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Even shoppers nibbling on a slice of pizza seemed to be mocking him.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
Noun
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Where lions kill quickly, wild dogs devour their prey alive, one bite at a time.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Five of the bakery’s brunch bites are lowering costs, with its Turkish eggs dish taking the largest drop at $3.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pair it with local steamer clams or Dungeness crab mac and cheese, or snack on Tillamook cheese curds while watching surfers in the water.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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But snack hot spots such as CVS or liquor stores may have entire racks devoted to the category.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To add to the hilarity, one of the dachshunds appeared to have chewed through a couch cushion and somehow gotten stuck inside it, with its head and legs filmed protruding through the torn fabric.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Villalvir recommended starting with a small to medium squash, since the skin tends to be thinner and easier to chew.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This could make eating more enjoyable, leading to eating more.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For even more ooey-gooey sweetness, the Apple Crumble Center of the Roll hides a dollop of that same cozy apple crumble in the heart of the cinnamon roll, turning every mouthful into a mini holiday moment.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The footage shows the pup grabbing a mouthful of kibble from his bowl on the hard floor and trotting over to the carpeted area—where his owner and another dog are—to settle down and eat.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eagly summons an entire aerie of allies to peck and slash Red to death, which feels like an appropriately grisly fate.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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The two teams faced off again on Sunday, and once again, the Birds pecked Kansas City, this time in a three-point victory.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In particular, the city’s stormwater system is failing as pipes have eroded and caused sinkholes to pop up in some parts of the city.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wiener introduced the bill, citing the growing number of vigilante and impersonation cases that had eroded trust in police.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the black isn’t to your taste, the slippers are also available in gray and brown.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This can happen because of changes in hormones, taste, and sense of smell.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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