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
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.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
This is followed by North Dakota, who munch down on a slice on average 4.9 times a month, and Alaska at 4.7 times.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
In one such undercover video from Saputo’s restaurant in Springfield, a popular political meet-up, McClain was seen munching on what looked like sausage pizza while then-ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, who was also secretly cooperating with the FBI, recorded him from a hidden camera.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Its fragrant leaves keep these animals from munching on this plant.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
This is followed by North Dakota, who munch down on a slice on average 4.9 times a month, and Alaska at 4.7 times.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
In one such undercover video from Saputo’s restaurant in Springfield, a popular political meet-up, McClain was seen munching on what looked like sausage pizza while then-ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, who was also secretly cooperating with the FBI, recorded him from a hidden camera.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Its fragrant leaves keep these animals from munching on this plant.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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While food safety recalls often focus on bacterial contamination, broken glass presents an immediate physical hazard that can result in cuts or injuries before the product is even consumed.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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One study conducted at Henry Ford Health’s Sleep Disorders and Research Center found that participants who drank a high dose of alcohol before bed initially slept longer than those who consumed a low dose or none.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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An alien spaceship has spiked an immensely popular bubblegum with an interdimensional ectoplasm that turns everyone who chews it into zombies, and the only ones who can save humanity are bickering foster brothers Daffy Duck and Porky Pig (both voiced by Eric Bauza).—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ancient Scandinavians chewed birch sap 10,000 years ago and Mayans loved chicle.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2025
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Guests sipped champagne and snacked on lamb chops and collard greens.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The treats will be tossed to the wolves on Feb. 14, and T&D will promptly share photos on its Facebook page of the animals snacking on all the exes.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Being licked by the cows and licking them back is a daily occurrence for her.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Evy was holding an ice cream cone and lowered it so Kinley could lick it.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Have a pint at the Gravity Bar, perched atop the Guinness Storehouse with its breathtaking view of Dublin’s skyline, or visit the experimental brewery and taste Guinness’s latest concoctions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Here's a complete meal in a pan that tastes like takeout but is much much better.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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Welcome to The Shark Tank – also known as Rick Case Arena -- where NSU’s opponents get swarmed upon and devoured.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nutria known for ‘devouring marshlands’ Nutria, a native species to South America, are invasive to the Gulf of America coast (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), the Atlantic coast and the Pacific Northwest, according to the FWS.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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