NIBBLED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

nibbled

verb

Definition of nibbled next

past tense of nibble

as in pecked

to eat reluctantly and in small bites having no real appetite at all, I just nibbled during the party

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as in chewed

to crush or grind with the teeth nibbling crackers

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as in eroded

to consume or wear away gradually discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings

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Recent Examples of nibbled Threatened by the lack of water and nibbled by starving livestock, the trees that once formed a dense forest in the Somali region of Ethiopia are in danger, locals say. —

ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 That led to a viral moment in a Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game when his teammates were shown chowing down on the turkey provided by Fox, while Montgomery nibbled on a carrot. —

Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026 For years, not having enough money nibbled at my aunt’s health. —

Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026 What Wear's cocktail reception at Kabawa brought together names like Lana Condor, Tefi Pessoa and Jessel Taank, who joined in the festivities as guests nibbled on oysters and mini beef patties (with goody bags presented by Maison BCBG on the way out the door). —

Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 Orange-and-white clown fish peered from rust-red anemones; neon-green parrotfish nibbled at bubblegum-pink brain coral. —

Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 The two leopards chased each other through the leaves and even nibbled on a few. —

Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025 With the Miami waterfront as its backdrop, music filled the venue as industry leaders networked, nibbled on appetizers, and posed for photos in front of a flower wall provided by Johnnie Walker. —

James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025 Guests enjoyed caviar with flutes of Champagne, and nibbled on french fries and burgers. —

Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

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As Cadeau pecked his way through the blue-and-maize confetti littering the court, Justin did a quick change.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Standing right behind the decoy, the bird cautiously sized up George, pecked him on the head, then jumped and used his spurs to knock George to the ground.

— Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026