as in bites
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 chews
to crush or grind with the teeth
nibbling crackers
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as in eats
to consume or wear away gradually
discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings
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Recent Examples of nibbles
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
The only nibbles came from a handful of Division II or Division III programs.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Don’t nudge your side piece for inside nibbles.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Most pests make little nibbles on plants, but groundhogs take big bites out of tomatoes, cabbage heads, and other crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Even when food is scarce, if a deer nibbles on a citrus plant, the bitter flavor usually prompts them to move on without fully consuming it.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Common to each space are Marshall Bluetooth speakers, complimentary water, coffee, and tea, elegant mini-bars stocked with local craft beers and nibbles, and plenty of natural light thanks to skylights or garden views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
In recent years, Amazon’s assumption of the Thursday Night Football package and exploratory nibbles from the likes of YouTube have poured billions of bonus bucks into the league’s coffers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
The only nibbles came from a handful of Division II or Division III programs.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Don’t nudge your side piece for inside nibbles.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Most pests make little nibbles on plants, but groundhogs take big bites out of tomatoes, cabbage heads, and other crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Even when food is scarce, if a deer nibbles on a citrus plant, the bitter flavor usually prompts them to move on without fully consuming it.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Common to each space are Marshall Bluetooth speakers, complimentary water, coffee, and tea, elegant mini-bars stocked with local craft beers and nibbles, and plenty of natural light thanks to skylights or garden views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Keeping gladiolus and other bulbs in bulb cages or a DIY cage made of chicken wire can add extra rodent protection and make sure nothing nibbles on your plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibbles
Noun
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County health officials advise residents to prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of getting the virus.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Come hungry, because there are Chinese bakeries, noodle shops, small vendors and many other affordable bites.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Though Brind’Amour vigorously chews his gum behind the players on the Hurricanes bench, Daniels is often stoic, blending into a background of red and white.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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One enzyme acts as a random chopper, snipping the long polymer chains into smaller pieces, while the other slowly chews these pieces into their monomer building units from each end.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Reservation systems, walk-in strategies and cash-only policies shape who eats where, and that exclusivity is exactly what draws the celebrity crowd.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Inflation eats away at the value of your dollar.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Deborah pecks her before reluctantly giving in to more passionate smooches.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Inconsistent tone weakens the brand, while inaccurate content or misaligned personalization erodes customer trust and costs conversions.—
Georg Ell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Democrats plan to push weekly war powers votes and military funding limits as Republican support erodes, partly driven by concerns about rising gas prices heading into November elections.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Sure, the box office hasn’t returned to full strength since COVID, and major franchises — Marvel too — haven’t been immune to the changing tastes of audiences.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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For all the polish and precision of his cooking, Lagasse’s own tastes are refreshingly straightforward.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Nibbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibbles. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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