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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
And because no road trip is complete without snacks, the pod comes stocked with drinks and nibbles to keep you fueled up.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024
Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
And in the tearoom, customers sipped homemade soups and nibbled fresh sandwiches and salads.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Get the Recipe 14 of 20 Buttery Toasted Pecans
This is the ideal nibble to serve alongside cocktails and easy enough to make all holiday season long.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
And because no road trip is complete without snacks, the pod comes stocked with drinks and nibbles to keep you fueled up.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024
Verb
Despite its reputation for being poisonous, popular poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) has only mild effects if nibbled, the ASPCA says.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
And in the tearoom, customers sipped homemade soups and nibbled fresh sandwiches and salads.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
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For a limited time, orders of any breakfast sandwich, breakfast wrap, egg bites, bakes, lunch sandwiches or pockets will come with a free packet of Truff Original or Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star renowned for its Belle Époque grandeur, welcomed VIP Summit guests to a hospitality oasis in the lavish Prince Rainier III Suite filled with Louis XIII pours, small bites and exquisite city views.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pandas and Tasty Bamboo There are over 1,000 species of bamboo, though pandas only snack on about 25 of them.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Stone posed for photographers (and snacked on a bucket of popcorn) while wearing a custom red, floor-length Louis Vuitton gown, which had two pockets filled with the treat as well.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Young dogs and puppies are especially notorious for their curiosity and tendency to chew on anything in sight.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Help your gut out by chewing your food properly, especially raw vegetables, which take a bit more effort for our bodies to digest.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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However hot dogs may have originated, the council estimates Americans will eat 7 billion of them between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.—
Don Sweeney,
sacbee,
19 July 2017
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.—
Ann Maloney,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Balanced and engaging dark mouthful of fudge, shortbread and soy.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Not quite managing to peck into the top 5 is Lionsgate’s reboot of The Crow at number 8.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
25 Aug. 2024
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The face-recognition camera and a fingerprint reader on the bottom row of the keyboard give you two ways, with Windows Hello, to skip pecking in passwords.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Video calls fall slightly below in-person meetings because small differences can significantly erode engagement.—
Carmine Gallo,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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For example, if the individual who passed did not have life insurance, long-term care or supplemental disability insurance, there may also be debts left behind that can erode the inheritance.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Bring a taste of Dollywood's famous nachos to your own dinner table.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Of course, different fruits and vegetables will provide different tastes—green apples are tart and fresh, but try celery for an earthy sip or kiwi for tropical flavors.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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