as in bites
a small piece or quantity of food
took a small mouthful of the soup to see if she liked it
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Recent Examples of mouthfuls
But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthfuls
Noun
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That five-man group makes up the Yankees’ season-opening rotation right now, which means swingmen Yarbrough and Blackburn could be forced into the group if the injury bug bites again.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Photo of the Day Sander Eitrem of Norway bites his gold medal on the podium after the men's 5,000 meters speedskating race in Milan on Sunday.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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As one Texas insider explained to me, Cornyn is the national candidate who isn’t exactly loved at home, while Paxton draws adoration from partisans at home who may show up to send a message that what’s happening in Washington is not to their tastes.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Wedgewood says a key element of his job is curating a lineup that appeals to the broad, undefined music tastes of racing fans.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Mouthfuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthfuls. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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