nibble

Example Sentences

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The thin-cut vegetables make it easy to nibble a bite at a time, rather than staring down a full head of lettuce in a salad bowl.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

“You nibble on days like this, but there are probably going to be more days like this ahead,” he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

“We can nibble at the edges for you,” said Harris.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

“I’m praying for the guy, hoping it was just a nibble and he’s back in the water soon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

He just watched them nibble the chunk of cheese that had fallen out of Big Tony’s sandwich.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein