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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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world.
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How to Eat Toss edamame in salads, snack on them alone, or include them in stir fry, suggests Greeley.
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Can snack workouts replace longer workout sessions?
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Some people may also experience difficulty chewing or find food preparation more challenging.
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Those 23 teeth came from at least 20 different individuals, ranging from babies with their first tiny teeth to older adults with teeth worn down from decades of chewing.
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Kansas City Council member Melissa Patterson Hazley spent most of her day in the district attending openings for new businesses, visiting shows and eating at restaurants.
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After eating, some of the nuns are wheeled out into the sun, but there are not enough wheelchairs.
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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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That pressure erodes well-being, undermines family life, and disproportionately impacts working parents and caregivers.
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Starmer is leaving after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
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The family says that 80% to 90% of their clientele are people originally from the state who are seeking a taste of home.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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