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
Andy Andersen, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Save as a collection on MyRecipes During a season full of hosting and parties, appetizer nibbles are the name of the game.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Named after nibbles and bubbles, the laidback collab delights in their successes.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
The food here is a spin on contemporary Irish fare—even the cod chip from the nibbles section of the menu is a clever culinary nod to the restaurant’s location.
—Aoife O'Riordain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025
Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.
—AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
But is there enough meat on the bones of this HBO dark comedy to sustain an audience through the nibbles of mystery for the next six Sundays?
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Save as a collection on MyRecipes During a season full of hosting and parties, appetizer nibbles are the name of the game.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Named after nibbles and bubbles, the laidback collab delights in their successes.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
The food here is a spin on contemporary Irish fare—even the cod chip from the nibbles section of the menu is a clever culinary nod to the restaurant’s location.
—Aoife O'Riordain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025
Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.
—AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
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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Local mosquito experts blame the unseasonable weather pattern and a thriving invasive species for the surge in itchy bites.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Heaton, the oceanfront restaurant, became our poolside default for casual bites while watching the Atlantic roll in.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the pooch chews on the glove, the battery is suddenly damaged and begins to smoke.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The insect chews through the layer, and eventually the damage is akin to putting a permanent tourniquet on the tree.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So Douglas shops at Aventura, banks in Bal Harbour and eats in Miami.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Later in the day, dozens of pizza boxes made an appearance, along with a buffet-style table filed with Mediterranean eats for crew members to nosh on.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 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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Public trust erodes when enforcement appears shielded from routine scrutiny.—
Dave Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hidden compliance friction that erodes the very margins sourcing teams worked to protect.—
Muchaneta ten Napel,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Made mainly with frozen vegetables and a few pantry items, plus lean stew meat, this chunky and robust soup tastes like more than the sum of its parts.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Therefore, its tastes and preferences carry enormous weight.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Nibbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibbles. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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