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verb

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Recent Examples of nibble
Noun
More sips and nibbles: National Sushi Day was Wednesday, but don't let the silly day-makers slow your summertime roll. Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Be sure to make sure guests can enjoy sips and nibbles by bringing on catering or hiring an on-board staff to keep the cruise in high spirits. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Verb
Good morning from Cincinnati, Nibble, nibble, nibble. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 With the rise of casual dining experiences, munchie boards cater to those who enjoy picking at food over a long period, allowing guests to nibble and mingle without the pressure of a sit-down meal. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for nibble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
Noun
  • There's a full beer and cocktail menu along with snacks and bites.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Choose cloth, leather, rubber or anything thick that will protect you from accidental bites, says Chuang.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Consider including raspberries in your diet by blending them into smoothies, using them as a topping, or snacking on them alone.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025
  • Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • In the original video, Rupert Grint (yes, Ron Weasley from Harry Potter) played a Sheeran superfan with a serious, unhealthy obsession — sneaking onstage during a show, hopping into Sheeran’s tour bus, and even chewing his gum.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Both pests feed on rose leaves, sucking the sap or chewing the leaves, which weakens the plant.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.
    Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2025
  • Lovely soft and yet still hearty and crunchy mouthful of flavors that include raspberries, guavas and rosemary.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Some, snubbed by their companions, stomp off in a huff or peck adjacent fans instead, while youthful pairs looking to lock lips are thwarted by chaperoning adults.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
  • One week later, the pair pecked each other once more at the New York City premiere.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • At the same time, polls have shown confidence in the economy among Republicans eroding.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Most world powers say settlement expansion has eroded the viability of a two-state solution by fragmenting Palestinian territory.
    USA Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Rather than appealing to the specific tastes of one client, home stagers must make a space as enticing to as many people as possible.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Now Baldelli has a wildly different team, composed mostly of young players still trying to gain a foothold in the majors — some from the Twins organization, some trade partners’ systems, and some of whom are getting their first real taste of the majors.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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