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
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
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on baseball bests and nutty nibbles.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on baseball bests and nutty nibbles.
—FOXNews.com, 10 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
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The menu features craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a handful of light bites—Lili’s Martini, a lychee-and-lemon take on the classic cocktail, is the standout drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In rare cases, it can be spread through rodent bites or scratches, according to the CDC.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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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
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After sitting down at the kitchen island for a meal, Heather then chews her food with her mouth open and lets out a fake burp after taking a sip from her drink.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The May new moon also provides a longer window for viewing the deep sky wonder compared to the June new moon, which occurs close to the summer solstice, when twilight eats further into the dark of night.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Newsom eats cake à la Marie Antoinette.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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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
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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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Here in the muddy middle is where confidence erodes, not because the writer lacks ability but because the process becomes complex.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The pattern held up consistently — later-day caffeine pushes sleep back and erodes its quality.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
Noun
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They are used to replace the tastes and textures of high-calorie foods while providing fewer calories.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
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The month of May continues, which means a plethora of sporting options to suit your viewing tastes.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Nibbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibbles. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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