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 Not going full bore, as Jim said during Wednesday’s Morning Meeting, but nibbling. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 At the event, some rugs were laid out on the grass in lieu of picnic blankets for guests to lounge on while nibbling on light bites; others were suspended from metal frames like tapestries. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 On Wednesday, the Patriots had a better offensive game plan, nibbling at available yards and using the Seahawks’ aggressive style against them. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Genji's favorite activities include meeting new people, obsessing over his toys and nibbling on cheese. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 And Restore Britain, a far-right party with just one lawmaker but a loud social media presence amplified by Elon Musk, is nibbling away at Reform’s support. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 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

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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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Tooth enamel is the tough outer coating that shields your teeth from chewing, acids, temperature swings and daily wear.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Why tooth enamel can’t grow back Think of enamel as your teeth’s armor, a hard outer shell that protects them from chewing, acids, temperature changes and everyday wear and tear.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

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Set aside sufficient cash The best way to avoid eroding your savings during a big sell-off is to have enough cash in reserves to manage your expenses, and required withdrawals, for a six to 12-month period.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Both Warren and Waters have also repeatedly raised concerns over affordability, including housing issues, and accused the administration of eroding consumer finance protections.

— Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of eroding

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Fair Oaks’ famous chickens roam the property, pecking up shreds of lettuce that inevitably fall from the sandwiches.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
There Are No Foolproof Methods No single technique will completely prevent birds from pecking on your fruits.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026

Definition of pecking

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Some people are eating cottage cheese for its calcium content, saying the food will aid strong bones and teeth.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
My brother’s wife has ruined each and every get-together by having constant fights with her little boy about eating.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026