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
As Noack played, people stood overlooking the valley with wine glasses in hand or sat barefoot in the grass, nibbling on olives and cheese.
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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
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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The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Safe ways to ease ear pain include chewing, swallowing, or using nose-blowing tricks to balance the pressure.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Scatturice Network Expands While the economy provides the backdrop, multiple corruption cases continue eroding the Milei administration's credibility.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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As Robert Putnam documented in Bowling Alone, the churches, neighborhood associations, and bowling leagues that once anchored American communities have steadily lost members and influence, eroding civic life and our trust in one another.—
Todd Rogers,
Time,
4 Sep. 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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In late March, a 3-year-old Leavenworth boy known as EJ fell asleep for the night on a neighbor’s couch after eating grapes.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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To support your prostate health, focus on eating healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Nibbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibbling. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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