1
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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2
as in chewing
to crush or grind with the teeth
nibbling crackers
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3
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
The coffee and open food processing areas of a Tamarac gas station convenience store operating without a food permit got shut down by rodent nibbling and pooping.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
As Noack played, people stood overlooking the valley with wine glasses in hand or sat barefoot in the grass, nibbling on olives and cheese.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Cape Cod potato chips were served as a light, crunchy snack, ideal for nibbling between games or mingling.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
As Noack played, people stood overlooking the valley with wine glasses in hand or sat barefoot in the grass, nibbling on olives and cheese.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Cape Cod potato chips were served as a light, crunchy snack, ideal for nibbling between games or mingling.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibbling
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But parents who’ve raised their kids on berries — for the ease of chewing for toddlers, for the antioxidants — have also been pushed along by the very visible hand of the produce industry.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Blades with ragged edges can be a sign of insects chewing on the blades, and tunneling below the surface or turf that can be lifted like a rug can indicate larvae are feeding on the root system.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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That contrast only sharpens China’s advantage, where Beijing offers scale and direction, Europe risks eroding credibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But those alternatives are more costly, eroding profits.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Choose cloth that is dense enough to prevent the birds from pecking for seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Premier League is eating itself slightly as a breeding ground for English talent.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Nibbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibbling. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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