nibbled; nibbling
ˈni-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to bite gently
b
: to eat or chew in small bits
2
: to take away bit by bit
waves nibbling the shore
1
: to take gentle, small, or cautious bites
also
: snack
2
: to deal with something as if by nibbling
Synonyms
Examples of nibble in a Sentence
Verb
We nibbled cheese and crackers.
We nibbled on some cheese and crackers before dinner.
Noun
He felt a nibble on his fishing line.
They served some delicious nibbles before dinner.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
In effect, Maryland has only been nibbling around the edges of what must be done to become a clean energy leader.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024
The mega-deal will create a global snacks behemoth, adding a bevy of new nibbles to Mars’ portfolio of brands, which includes Snickers, M&M’s, and the Mars bar.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Tree Wrap Tree wrap may be a better option than guards, as it can be used on a variety of trunk sizes and protects against nibbling, rubbing, and bark damage that results when tender bark warms up in winter sunlight and quickly freezes at sunset.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
In effect, Maryland has only been nibbling around the edges of what must be done to become a clean energy leader.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
And because no road trip is complete without snacks, the pod comes stocked with drinks and nibbles to keep you fueled up.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024
The mega-deal will create a global snacks behemoth, adding a bevy of new nibbles to Mars’ portfolio of brands, which includes Snickers, M&M’s, and the Mars bar.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nibble. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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