Nibble and Sponge

Nibble

Nibble verb - To eat reluctantly and in small bites.

Sponge and nibble are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sponge" instead a verb "Nibble".

Nearby Words: nibbled, nibbling

Sponge

Sponge verb - To take in (something liquid) through small openings.
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Nibble and sponge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nibble" instead a verb "Sponge".

Nearby Words: spongy, sponger, sponged, sponging
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