NUBBIN Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

nubbin

noun

ˈnə-bən

Definition of nubbin

as in speck

a very small piece had only a nubbin of crayon left

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as in root

the central part or aspect of something under consideration this nubbin of the intelligence report is the prediction that the country's government will soon fall

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Recent Examples of nubbin Secchi’s ragù is the opposite of bouncy meat nubbins bobbing in tomato sauce. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 Double-tapping the nubbin now pops up a menu with volume and microphone controls and voice typing. — PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025 Ground nubbins of paprika, cumin, sage and black pepper that have moldered into flavorless, colored molecules. — Scott Hocker, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Heffernan, a gravely captivating newcomer, wraps each expression and gesture around a hard little nubbin of distrust. — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024

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Noun

For millions of people with geographic atrophy, the speck in their vision is far more literal and can eventually lead to blindness.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of speck

Noun

Beyond these new flavors, Karol G still reminds listeners of her strong Colombian roots and Latin music expertise.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Matt Wood is 5’7, five inches shorter than Jackman, but that would be good enough to satisfy most fans hoping Logan goes back to his comic roots.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of root

Noun

One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of fleck

Noun

Things get increasingly bleak, as the family dog’s heart medicine runs out and Jason has to put him out of his misery, and then — in doomsday prepper mode — carves up the body and puts it in the freezer just in case food gets dire.

— William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
He was rushed to Luton and Dunstable Hospital, where doctors restarted his heart before transferring him to the Royal Brompton Hospital in London for specialist care.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of heart

Noun

Demo time Early next year, Halliburton will drill the first test well—using an extra-large drill bit—to delve thousands of feet underground vertically and horizontally.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Berkshire still came out a little bit ahead, however, as the stock is now trading just under $184.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of bit

Noun

Instead, having a consistent, longer-term core should help Carrick further develop this United side’s tactical identity, improve the players already at his disposal, and allow cohesion and team spirit to grow naturally.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Chapman, 33, should know Monday the severity of a hernia and a core muscle tear in his right abdomen.

— Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of core

Noun

On weekdays, particles of air pollution from workplaces and commuter vehicles may help to form more clouds that produce storms.

— Damien Pine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
Many miners interviewed by NPR complained that masks impair communication in a dangerous and noisy environment, become clogged with dust, are too hot to work in, and fail to screen out finer particles.

— Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of particle

Noun

After obtaining remote code execution, agents inspected the local system, identified a Linux kernel version vulnerable to a recent privilege escalation flaw, downloaded an exploit, adapted it and obtained root access.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, cook 2 cups yellow corn kernels in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until warmed through and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

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