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

Definition of snacking

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Growth is harder to achieve, competitive advantages are eroding faster, and strategy is becoming more difficult to execute.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 July 2026
But this harmony is eroding as Svalbard’s unique set-up collides with increasingly fractured international relations and countries’ quest for influence in the fast-warming Arctic.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

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There Are No Foolproof Methods No single technique will completely prevent birds from pecking on your fruits.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Nyjer thistle seeds are also very small, and many birds will love pecking them off the sides or roof of your edible birdhouse.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026

Definition of pecking

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That said, sustained produce inflation makes healthy eating more difficult – which is why the search for affordable alternatives is increasingly important.

— Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
The site declares that beans reign supreme in blue zones and stand at the heart of longevity eating everywhere, pointing to black beans in Nicoya, lentils and garbanzo and white beans across the Mediterranean, and soybeans in Okinawa.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026