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
Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
When people get a fish pedicure, the fish essentially nibble away at this dead layer − basically exfoliating like a scrub would.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Named after nibbles and bubbles, the laidback collab delights in their successes.
—Verb
The Market at Sea Island Need a hostess gift or something to nibble on before dinner?
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
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Guests will naturally gravitate towards these pairings, ensuring the perfect bite.—
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Oversized boards and platters layered with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh produce, whipped butters and compotes serve as both menu and décor, encouraging guests to snack, wander, and eat at their own pace.—
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
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And given the Nuggets plenty of clues to chew on.—
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The youngest chewing-gum seller would adopt the conspiratorial tones of a seasoned Kremlinologist, seeing signs and premonitions in every event.—
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Whether lounging in white wicker rocking chairs or eating outside off wrought iron tables, some patio furniture will always be reminiscent of her.—
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Keep your stress low, stay balanced, and eat clean.—
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
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By the time a new museum renovation has hatched, a successor is already pecking through its shell.—
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Cellos and basses may be rumbling along on a frighteningly low melody, as the woodwinds are pecking like a riot in a chicken coop, while the high strings are sustaining a cluster of odd, disconcerting notes.—
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Erosion threatens land, heritage, and infrastructure The Holderness coastline has long been recognised as one of Europe’s most rapidly eroding coastal regions.—
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Public trust in the justice system is eroded when political cronyism is rewarded over fairness, when accountability is resisted, and when devastating errors are defended instead of confronted.—
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Will folic acid affect the taste of tortillas?—
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Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner may have the same taste in books, but their takes on warm winter knitwear couldn’t be more different.—
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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