NIBBLE Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

nibble 1 of 2

noun

Definition of nibble

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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verb

ˈni-bəl

as in to snack

to eat reluctantly and in small bites having no real appetite at all, I just nibbled during the party

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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

Noun

For a curious cat or dog, a quick nibble or brush against the wrong bloom can turn a little botanical mischief into a serious medical emergency. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 From rabbits to squirrels, protecting our gardens from nibbles and bites is a season-long endeavor. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Meanwhile, Householder’s research suggests that rather than make a quick and fiery meal of Earth, the sun might one day nibble away at our atmosphere. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026 At the event, some rugs were laid out on the grass in lieu of picnic blankets for guests to lounge on while nibbling on light bites; others were suspended from metal frames like tapestries. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nibble

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble

Noun

As the guests arrived on the wedding day, they were treated to cocktails and delicious bites before taking a seat in the ceremony area.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Serve chocolate cranberry bites, this zippy bundt cake or this cranberry curd tart on the dessert table.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of bite

Verb

Greek Yogurt The combination of carbohydrates and protein in Greek yogurt makes this snack a smart option for lasting energy.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of snack

Verb

My new boss, Jane Sarkin, was wiry and intense, with a habit of chewing her hair when nervous, which was all the time.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2026
Everyone chews silently, lost in exhaustion and thought, when the captain suddenly slows the boat halfway through the crossing.

— Avantika Chaturvedi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of chew

Verb

Caraballeda’s tropical, beachfront climate could have been a factor, as well as possible impurities in the concrete used, which can eat away at the metal bars.

— Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
The Anti-Defamation League, meanwhile, has urged residents to eat at the restaurants targeted by the demonstration, describing the campaign as an effort to intimidate Philadelphia’s Jewish community.

— Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of eat

Verb

In the climactic scene, Hitchcock forced Hedren to deal with live birds for the filming, instead of the mechanical ones that were initially proposed, and she is really being pecked and attacked in the scene.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
But when the second half begins, the Knicks peck away at the lead.

— Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of peck

Verb

Some of the findings were covered in a recent ABC News investigation, which revealed that dangerous sinkholes are opening as aging, abandoned mine infrastructure erodes beneath communities, roads and public lands.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Money sitting in cash may offer stability, but inflation can steadily erode its purchasing power.

— Sarah Tolson Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of erode

Noun

Its sweet, soft, umami-rich profile can shift the taste of a recipe, so Czerwony suggests using about half the usual amount of garlic and adjusting from there.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
How to use black garlic in everyday cooking Because the two taste so different, black garlic isn’t a perfect one-for-one substitute for white garlic.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

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