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adjective

Definition of kibblednext
as in cracked

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kibbled

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verb

past tense of kibble
as in ground

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibbled
  1. cracked
  2. ground
  3. mealy
  4. lumpy
  5. chopped
  6. sandy
  7. stony
  8. rocky
Adjective
  • Galls can begin semisoft but harden with a cracked surface over time, though plants won’t necessarily display symptoms the same season or year they were infected.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The urban landscape, with its cracked sidewalks, patchy transit, and the lurking possibility of violence, is a daily challenge.
    Robert Weisman, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
Definition of cracked
Verb
  • So her feet are more grounded, literally closer to the ground.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Schumer and Democrats ground through GOP stall tactics Monday night into Tuesday and are expected to continue to do so.
    Stephen Neukam, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of ground
Adjective
  • Cherry tomatoes are the only variety that tends to stand up to time in the fridge without turning mushy or mealy too quickly.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Avoid overly sweet or mealy apples like Red Delicious, Gala, or Fuji.
    Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of mealy
Adjective
  • Ideally, lumpy textures should be introduced as early as possible so the child can learn to use their tongue and jaw to manipulate and swallow food, a process that requires 30 different muscles to work together, said Susan Greenberg, a speech pathologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Scientists can’t say for sure that is happening because of the feature’s lumpy appearance and curious lack of flow features.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of lumpy
Verb
  • That would be The Lincoln Lawyer, now back for season 3, and a season release not chopped in half like the first one was, presumably because Netflix did not like those numbers last time around, as people probably dropped off for the second batch.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This summer, nearly one-third of would-be Chicago school board candidates were chopped from the ballot after a challenge process involving high-profile political operatives and lobbyists.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of chopped
Adjective
  • There's an infinity pool, a lagoon pool with two slides and a stretch of sandy beach with a castaway theme right down to its weather outlook system – a coconut hanging from a branch next to a sign telling visitors what conditions to expect based on the appearance of the shell.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In March 2026 Seabourn Venture will embark on a Wild South Atlantic sailing that includes the Falkland Islands and Argentinian ports like Bahia Bustamante, ideal for nature lovers, and Puerto Madryn, with its sandy beaches and lively restaurants, before making its way up the coast of South America.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • These vines, rooted deep in the stony soil, embody the character of the land and its native flora.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Some trails that probe this stony playground are Granite Gardens, Constellation, Centennial and Watson Lake Loop.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of stony
Adjective
  • Tax-loss harvesting – that is, pruning losing positions in taxable accounts and using them to offset capital gains in other areas of the portfolio – could also be a smart move for investors seeking a silver lining in rocky times, said Queck.
    Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Kerry Rego, 47, always had a rocky relationship with her dad.
    Fortesa Latifi, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of rocky
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