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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

McDonald’s Chief Executive Chris Kempczinski had taken what social media mocked as a paltry nibble in a video promoting the chain’s new Big Arch burger, or “product,” as the CEO called it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The Dubai chewy cookie has been selling like wildfire - and even restaurants that don't usually offer baked goods are trying to get a nibble of the market.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 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 watch Finway nibble, mouth opening in an O. Madge copies him and I make a fish face too.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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