as in bites
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 chews
to crush or grind with the teeth
nibbling crackers
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as in eats
to consume or wear away gradually
discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings
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Recent Examples of nibbles
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Even when food is scarce, if a deer nibbles on a citrus plant, the bitter flavor usually prompts them to move on without fully consuming it.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Common to each space are Marshall Bluetooth speakers, complimentary water, coffee, and tea, elegant mini-bars stocked with local craft beers and nibbles, and plenty of natural light thanks to skylights or garden views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on baseball bests and nutty nibbles.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
But is there enough meat on the bones of this HBO dark comedy to sustain an audience through the nibbles of mystery for the next six Sundays?
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Most pests make little nibbles on plants, but groundhogs take big bites out of tomatoes, cabbage heads, and other crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Even when food is scarce, if a deer nibbles on a citrus plant, the bitter flavor usually prompts them to move on without fully consuming it.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Common to each space are Marshall Bluetooth speakers, complimentary water, coffee, and tea, elegant mini-bars stocked with local craft beers and nibbles, and plenty of natural light thanks to skylights or garden views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on baseball bests and nutty nibbles.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
But is there enough meat on the bones of this HBO dark comedy to sustain an audience through the nibbles of mystery for the next six Sundays?
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
Keeping gladiolus and other bulbs in bulb cages or a DIY cage made of chicken wire can add extra rodent protection and make sure nothing nibbles on your plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibbles
Noun
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Beyond game day wings, customers can expect pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads, among other classic bar bites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bricken started over at age 50 and worked 20-hour days to build the cookie dough empire that produces more than a million cookie dough and gelato bites every single week.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After sitting down at the kitchen island for a meal, Heather then chews her food with her mouth open and lets out a fake burp after taking a sip from her drink.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The insect chews through the layer, and eventually the damage is akin to putting a permanent tourniquet on the tree.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mason only eats a very limited diet, probably about 12 things.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Decided to become a breatharian (someone who eats light and drinks air instead of food).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Others warned holding funding flat without hearing the district’s needs erodes trust and leaves key decisions about staffing, resources and student support happening without transparency.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Inflation erodes the coin’s buying power every year.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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As far as customization goes, Matouk excels in designing high-quality bath towels that suit all tastes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Nibbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibbles. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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