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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Read Next National Family eats black bear kabobs at dinner, CDC says.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Hadley, who is not affiliated with the company, eats its products every morning.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jacobs and Booth argued that hiring David Geier compromises the integrity of the scientific process, erodes public trust, and provides a platform for unreliable information.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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This erodes financial aid eligibility, especially for middle-class families living in high-cost areas with high equity but limited liquidity.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Nibbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibbles. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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