as in to consume
to eat (something) especially in a noisy way
We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass
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Recent Examples of munch
And while most guests usually opt to wear something not-so-restricting while munching on wings, Gaga had other ideas.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Howl, an illusive magic-user, takes over the cooking from Sophie, placing bacon in the pan and feeding egg shells to Calcifer, who happily munches away on the detritus.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Just over the hill and down the road, motorists filled up at the QuikTrip, kids munched on fries at Chick-fil-A, shoppers pushed carts down the aisles at Walmart.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
As her husband raises concerns about their daughter, who is acting out, Shauna nonchalantly grabs a bag of chips and begins munching on them, tuning him out.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Howl, an illusive magic-user, takes over the cooking from Sophie, placing bacon in the pan and feeding egg shells to Calcifer, who happily munches away on the detritus.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Just over the hill and down the road, motorists filled up at the QuikTrip, kids munched on fries at Chick-fil-A, shoppers pushed carts down the aisles at Walmart.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
As her husband raises concerns about their daughter, who is acting out, Shauna nonchalantly grabs a bag of chips and begins munching on them, tuning him out.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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In the hospitality sector, large hotels consume significantly more energy due to extensive facilities like multiple restaurants, conference centers, and recreational areas, which drive higher energy usage and waste production.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Peppermint tea is one easy way to consume peppermint.—
Julie Marks Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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More so than your sleep position, experts say chewing habits play a bigger role.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
28 Mar. 2025
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To get that catnip frenzy, cats need only smell the catnip, but some cats will also chew catnip plants.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Beverage and snacking giant PepsiCo was also on Goldman’s list.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Talking late and snacking in the kitchen is the best.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Made with Cheddar, white bread, and a few pantry staples, these tender, savory squares magically taste like way more than the sum of their parts.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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And, of course, there’s always the front of house service to consider, as nobody tastes food in a vacuum.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Later, India had another line drive that was devoured by Kauffman Stadium’s dimensions.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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The old economy still holds sway in a few places — legacy media companies that didn’t get devoured by the internet, film studios that remain flush with cash.—
Steven Kurutz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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