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nibble

[nib-uhl] / ˈnɪb əl /
NOUN
morsel, bite
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK




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"But the larger ants seemed to seek the attention of the smaller ants by first visiting their nests and then allowing the small ants to lick and nibble all over them."

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

By the time you’re invited to nibble the pulp off seeds straight from a tamarind pod, a palate cleanser before dessert, you may have forgotten that the island you’re on is Manhattan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 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 sit down, have a nibble, and then just go back and forth and graze," said the 30-year-old.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Sitting down to nibble on a macaroon, she studied the row of cookbooks displayed on the bookshelves lining the wall.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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