NIBBLING Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

nibbling

verb

present participle of nibble

as in snacking

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 chewing

to crush or grind with the teeth nibbling crackers

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as in eroding

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

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Recent Examples of nibbling While nibbling deer and pesky rodents might require one approach, something else, like snakes, will require another. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 Other snaps saw the Selena actress lounging in silk pajamas, celebrating her kids' graduations, eating a huge croissant, nibbling on a chocolate bar in bed, and posing for a selfie on a couch. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Deer And Rabbit Damage Deer have a frustrating habit of nibbling the flowers off of hydrangeas. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 To avoid your dog nibbling on dangerous plants altogether, take the following steps. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 28 May 2026 Eight neighbors, including Pugliese, sit around the coffee table sipping wine and nibbling on cheese cubes and fish dip, a black cat named Aura circling their ankles. — Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 The brand management companies — which scoop up intellectual property and work with partners who make and distribute the goods — were already doing more than nibbling around the edges. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Growing clover in your yard can distract deer and rabbits from nibbling on other garden plants. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026 The parrot has since moved from Auteuil’s head to a perch on his shoulder, nibbling at his ear with complete proprietary confidence. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026

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Eating Too Much or Too Late Eating a large dinner or snacking too close to bedtime can cause a rise in blood sugar that may last all night, especially if the snack is high in simple carbs.

— Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026

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But the distinction is eroding, as private defense contractors help merge domestic law enforcement, immigration, and national security into an interlocking apparatus.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
In the 1970s, New York City enacted a zoning regulation targeted at protecting the fast-eroding industrial base.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

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Praveen, a Hindu, spent his childhood in Jew Town, attending school with Hallegua's family members, eating Shabbat dinners, playing cricket near the synagogue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
At times, he was seen doing stretches, eating food, peering out the windows with binoculars and listening to music with headphones.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026