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
Two months later, the official trailer arrived to reveal that Bowser is still tiny after munching on a mini mushroom at the end of the first film.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
One not-to-miss experience would be watching a film in one of the three cinema rooms while munching on Denis Lovatel's pizza and sipping one of the amazing labels from Hugo's cellar.
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
But any good bash kicks off with a good drink, in a cocktail hour here where the varied roster of names mingled in an ancillary room at the swank Beverly Hilton, munching on lobster salad and sliders.
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Kawasaki probably knew no one would munch highway miles with this thing.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
One not-to-miss experience would be watching a film in one of the three cinema rooms while munching on Denis Lovatel's pizza and sipping one of the amazing labels from Hugo's cellar.
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
But any good bash kicks off with a good drink, in a cocktail hour here where the varied roster of names mingled in an ancillary room at the swank Beverly Hilton, munching on lobster salad and sliders.
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Kawasaki probably knew no one would munch highway miles with this thing.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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The general recommendation for adults is to consume seven to eight glasses of water per day.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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There was more intrigue at the annual UTA, Curtis Brown And C&W at the Bo Tree Hotel’s swish Lavo, where new Channel 4 boss Priya Dogra was spotted chewing the fat with UTA top brass, including Curtis Brown CEO Jonny Geller.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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The area around Rome has pinsa, made with rice and soy flour to give it more lightness and chew.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Customer Daniela Climaco, a behavioral analyst for children with autism, said Lot’s A Matzah has become the go-to snack for her kids, ages 3 and 6.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pair your brew with a meal or snack to slow caffeine absorption and blunt blood sugar spikes.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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The spotless streets are polished nightly by the feet of families licking ice cream.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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The dog ignored him, and licked the boy’s face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Slow and low and the football will taste much better come September.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Stir to combine thoroughly, then taste and adjust the seasoning.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Early in the premiere, M brags about her party guests devouring her fancy salad.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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One had 35 eggs in it, which were devoured with delight.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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