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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If left untreated, gum disease can spread to the bones surrounding your gums, making chewing painful.

— Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
Given that walnuts are a source of fiber, Stefanski suggests adding them to your diet gradually, chewing thoroughly, and drinking enough water.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

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Thousands of human-bear confrontations are reported to DEEP each year, with most involving bears eating from trash cans or bird feeders.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
By contrast, another participant recalled disagreeing with a friend who believed drinking soda and eating fast food was harmless, a belief the participant considered factually wrong.

— Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026