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as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
nuggets of beef in the chow mein fried chicken nuggets
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as in speck
a very small piece
a seemingly inconsequential nugget of information that proved to be the key to cracking the case
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Recent Examples of nugget
Chick-fil-A is a fast food franchise that has served chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, salads, fries, ice cream and drinks since it was founded in Atlanta in 1967.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Place the baking sheet in the freezer to help the nuggets hold their shape during cooking.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Court records feature other nuggets that feel dated and absurd when re-read this week.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Passionate wing fans took to Reddit and other social media platforms to debate the legitimacy of boneless chicken, with many comparing the product to chicken nuggets.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nugget
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Place the baking sheet in the freezer to help the nuggets hold their shape during cooking.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Court records feature other nuggets that feel dated and absurd when re-read this week.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Passionate wing fans took to Reddit and other social media platforms to debate the legitimacy of boneless chicken, with many comparing the product to chicken nuggets.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nugget
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nugget
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Any notion that the Broncos were scraping by was met with a mouthful of bristles from Sean Payton.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Heat entered Tuesday’s game without a chunk of its preferred rotation, missing rotation regulars Tyler Herro (left quad soreness), Norman Powell (right groin strain), Kel’el Ware (right shoulder strain) and Andrew Wiggins (left big toe sesamoiditis).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Downstairs in his Baltimore row house, cloudy brown water with chunks of human waste was coming up from the shower drain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Desmond Fairchild got a speck of dust in his eye and Dotty, tut-tutting with concern, lent him a tissue to blow his nose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, a gruesome smear of dark red blood could still be found on the sidewalk, with specks of blood being found near a Citi Bike charging station.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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This cake is not only pretty in pink, but it's filled with sweet taste of strawberry in every bite.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Indoor sugar ants may bite humans if disturbed, but their bites are hardly noticeable.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Like the others, its lead suffers heartily before falling in love with a hunk.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Toss in a warm bacon vinaigrette and top with hunks of goat cheese for a rich, filling main that’s not short on flavor.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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With a swell of applause and a burst of smoke and explosions, Fuerza closed out the night — an apt ending for a band that isn’t afraid to break the rules a little bit.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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For scuff marks or sticky buildup, Stein likes to use a slightly stronger vinegar solution or a damp cloth with a tiny bit of dish soap.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Your taste in nature can be as specific and particular as your coffee order.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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That just gives you a taste of his mentality.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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One of the things my daughter and I both love is how this mascara keeps lashes defined and clump-free, even with multiple coats.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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Divide the clumps every three years or so to spread around your garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Nugget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nugget. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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