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
Imagine chilling on a float, munching hot dogs from a poolside cart, and sipping a cool drink while a film plays on their outdoor screen.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Sip, swirl, and sample around Bond Park while listening to live music and munching on tasty bites from food vendors.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
The camera then alighted on Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon enjoying beers in the stands and freaking out about being on camera, as well as well as Adam Sandler, Happy Gilmore 2 co-star Christopher McDonald and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog munching on popcorn shrimp.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 July 2025
Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Sip, swirl, and sample around Bond Park while listening to live music and munching on tasty bites from food vendors.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
The camera then alighted on Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon enjoying beers in the stands and freaking out about being on camera, as well as well as Adam Sandler, Happy Gilmore 2 co-star Christopher McDonald and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog munching on popcorn shrimp.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 July 2025
Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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Tailgating or consuming alcohol in the festival parking lot is prohibited and will be strictly enforced.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Together, these two foods accounted for nearly one in every seven calories consumed in the average American diet, according to the CDC report.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the original video, Rupert Grint (yes, Ron Weasley from Harry Potter) played a Sheeran superfan with a serious, unhealthy obsession — sneaking onstage during a show, hopping into Sheeran’s tour bus, and even chewing his gum.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Both pests feed on rose leaves, sucking the sap or chewing the leaves, which weakens the plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Consider including raspberries in your diet by blending them into smoothies, using them as a topping, or snacking on them alone.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
31 July 2025
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Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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In it, the dog licked its butt, then licked Paul’s lips.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If pets or livestock have contact with the water, clean the animal with clean water right away and keep them from licking their body, the department advises.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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Rooker unsurprisingly embraces the lunacy of his character, who dresses in Native American drag and tastes bird poop to track his prey.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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In half an hour, these cheesy, creamy grits will be ready to serve, and taste even better with a few pats of butter on top.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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The aliens simply want to divide, devour and destroy.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Over at West Park, the carnival enticed many people with a collection of rides and lots of sweets to devour.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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