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kibbling

verb

present participle of kibble

as in chipping

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As up-tempo offenses began slicing through defenses on their way to championships, Kiffin began adapting, first as Nick Saban’s Alabama offensive coordinator and later as a head coach.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Using bagged coleslaw mix will cut down on slicing time—an invaluable gift on my busiest mornings.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of slicing

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The idea of mashing avocado onto bread wasn’t new then—the Australian chef Bill Granger had been doing it since the 90s, and home cooks had surely arrived at the pairing on their own.

— Mary Holland, Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026
The genre-mashing cult series starred Cole as Jughead Jones and filmed in Vancouver from 2016-2023.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of mashing

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Its core 1970s grinding yet melodic bluesy approach didn’t shift when synthesizers became the rage in the 1980s or when grunge overtook the rock world in the 1990s.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The strain of ‘climbing the ladder’ The best esports players often have grinding schedules.

— Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of grinding

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Then push the zucchini through the large holes of your box grater or plane grater, starting from the top of the grating surface and moving your zucchini to the bottom.

— Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
Crofton Box Grater The classic Crofton Box Grater gives you multiple grating options in one compact kitchen tool.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of grating

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His first came after he was released down the flank by Semenyo, carrying the ball forward before chopping inside and hammering a shot straight at Nick Pope.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone.

— Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of chopping

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