as in bite
a small piece or quantity of food
I don't want a whole dessert, so can I just have a nibble of yours?
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as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
nibbling crackers
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as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually
discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings
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Recent Examples of nibble
Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
This time around, the nibbles were seemingly prepared and handed out in small brown paper bags.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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Noun
There’s booze out—bottles and long-stemmed glasses—and nibbles.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
This time around, the nibbles were seemingly prepared and handed out in small brown paper bags.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
Also, remember that teething puppies and our bunny friends love to nibble on electrical cords and wires, so keep those hazards secured.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
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Customers can get their first bites of the new steak garlic nacho fries Thursday, Jan. 16, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, according to the fast-food chain.Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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The impact of the former could be more bark than bite, given that the U.S. has significantly reduced its dependence on Chinese imports over the past decade.Wes Moss, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Big Smile Even the cutie Chi has to convince her mom that there's no bad time to snack on a candy cane.Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.Staff Author, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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However, his dog Cosmo had other plans and decided to chew the poppers instead, covering himself in blue ink in the process.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Will Berube continue to rely on the 33-year-old to chew heavy minutes?Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.Plain Dealer guest writer, cleveland.com, 19 July 2017
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
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This mouthful of a condition is a chronic type of arthritis that causes spine inflamation.Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought Behind that bureaucratic mouthful of a title is the most powerful person deciding how the government will spend its $7 trillion-plus annual budget.Peter Green, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
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Come back in for hot coffee and an omelet at Ladd’s tavern, because the eggs are fresh from the chickens pecking around outside on the property’s working farm.Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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In stressful, crowded environments, turkeys can be aggressive and peck one another, and even commit cannibalism.Kenny Torrella, Vox, 26 Nov. 2024
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Over time, acids can erode tooth enamel permanently.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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For example, changes to underlying data can erode their effectiveness, like when hospitals switch lab providers.Darius Tahir | KFF Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Want More? To get another taste, shop and learn more about French Broad Chocolates here on their website.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Contemporary yet refined, this hotel offers 104 rooms, each with a muted palette of blues, tans, and oranges, and plenty of communal spaces to get a taste of the city’s vibrant culture.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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