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
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Named after nibbles and bubbles, the laidback collab delights in their successes.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
Jay Woods, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The brand’s toffee is a particular standout, and this little trio gives you a chance to nibble on a variety of morsels.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Named after nibbles and bubbles, the laidback collab delights in their successes.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
If concerned about that gap, then nibble here and wait for that potential washout to add.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The brand’s toffee is a particular standout, and this little trio gives you a chance to nibble on a variety of morsels.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
Noun
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Within a few blocks of the hotel are also many spots worthy of grabbing a tasty bite or a drink—Bamboo Sushi, Radio Room, and Walter French's, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hot pot is the ancient cookery method of rapidly poaching bite-sized morsels of fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and tofu in a communal tableside broth.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary makes one of the best companion plants for apple trees because of its strong scent that's unpleasing to critters looking to snack on a juicy red apple.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rest elbows at the bar, get a margarita and snack on crispy coconut shrimp served with chili garlic sauce.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pepper plants are often targeted by flea beetles, which will chew holes in plant leaves and may transmit bacterial wilt.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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And those customers are hungry, so the restaurants give them bread and salad to keep them from chewing the napkins.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Without Callie around, the chasm between Minnie — who holds an after-school job and eats microwaved junk at home — and Callie’s other friends feels wider than ever.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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Still, Lamb said lovebirds, like other parrots, can sometimes be violent with each other, screaming and pecking one another with beaks powerful enough to crack open seeds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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That process involves collecting acorns and then pecking small holes in trees where they are stored for winter use.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Still, critics say the controversy risks distracting from preparations for the Games and eroding public confidence in the organizing committee.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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If someone close erodes your self-belief, that’s not a loving situation.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The beef is nicely tender with a savory taste from all the ingredients.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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That summer, 1960, Jackson came home and led a sit-in at the library, his arrest a first taste of civil disobedience.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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