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
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Lennie and Jessie Ware of Table Manners on nibbles
Lennie: A large jug of margaritas always goes down well but can be lethal.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Now, after years of nibbling at it, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature are going in with the knives.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Noun
This smaller fork, which sometimes has two tines, other times three, is designed for those pesky happy hour nibbles that tend to roll away from you.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Lennie and Jessie Ware of Table Manners on nibbles
Lennie: A large jug of margaritas always goes down well but can be lethal.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
On April 26, some 500 people took him up on it, gathering for group photos with the mayor in Maffeo Sutton Park and nibbling the town’s namesake dessert: Nanaimo bars.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Now, after years of nibbling at it, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature are going in with the knives.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
Noun
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There’s also an on-site bar/lounge serving wine, cocktails, and light bites, and a coffee shop and cafe located next door in the Salish Visitors Center.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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There were 28 unprovoked shark bites in the U.S. last year, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File.—
Alexandra Faul,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Food trucks outside serve customers or many patrons bring a picnic lunch or dinner to snack on.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Mindless eating and overeating can also be a risk, since people tend to snack for reasons other than hunger at night, including out of habit and boredom.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Voters in the special election for county supervisor have a lot to chew on.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Not surprisingly, given that these dinosaurs weren't big on chewing their food before swallowing, biomarkers revealed that Judy sought out young plant growth, which wouldn't have been as tough and hard to digest as older vegetation.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 June 2025
Verb
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Sleek and syrupy rich mouthful of maple syrup and mocha with succulent red cherries and some mushrooms on the finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The photo shows a happy Thomas with his Philly in his lap, and a mouthful of Angelo's.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The place currently has 13 chickens that roam its grounds, provide her with fresh eggs and, now and then, wander into her kitchen to peck away at some cat food.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2025
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The muscular gizzard contains grit pecked up from the chicken’s ground feeding, which is used to crush up the chicken’s food.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Opaque brokerage fees can erode returns, while fraud is a constant risk.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Critics warned that such measures could erode due process rights and destabilize the legal status of millions of permanent residents.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Here’s why chili peppers may be good for you and how to heat up your diet for both taste and health.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
17 June 2025
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The league presents a taste of professional baseball — one with a shorter season and a focus on instruction — before players are moved to Low-A Delmarva to start their climb up the minor league ladder in hopes of making it to the major leagues.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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