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
While a caterpillar munching on a leaf is fairly easy to spot and remove, smaller insect pests like thrips, spider mites, or unidentified larvae can risk introducing those problems to your own plants.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The spicy taste can discourage deer from munching.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
This can be a contaminating breeding ground if there were to be leaks that damage packaging, or an invitation for pests to munch on your items before you.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
So the crew will munch on tortillas and wheat flatbread to prevent a crumb-causing catastrophe.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The spicy taste can discourage deer from munching.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
This can be a contaminating breeding ground if there were to be leaks that damage packaging, or an invitation for pests to munch on your items before you.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
So the crew will munch on tortillas and wheat flatbread to prevent a crumb-causing catastrophe.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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By 2030, American data centers alone are projected to consume more electricity than all of the country’s steel, aluminum, cement and chemical production combined.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Over time, Price says anger consumed her.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Common symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping, headaches, earaches, difficulty chewing and ringing in the ears.—
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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She’s just torn open a little pack of Haribo gummies after a long day’s shoot, and is chewing thoughtfully.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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That means that even when nearly 250 miles above Earth, ISS residents can still snack on fresh fruit and vegetables.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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These medications work in part by increasing feelings of fullness and satiety, helping users eat less at meals and snack less frequently.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The parallels between Ines’ dilemma and that of a nation being asked to lick its wounds in silence — in the name of moving on from past miseries — are present but elusive.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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At one point A’zion licks the digitally de-aged Mick Jagger’s face.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, retailers continue expanding shelf space, bars are carrying broader selections, and breweries are investing heavily in alcohol-free products that increasingly taste like the real thing.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Stefano Pozzi took the children on a tour of the Zodiac garage and stopped a Zodiac excursion to pull in a piece of ice so the kids could see compressed air trapped inside, taste it, and use it to cool their steaming cups of cocoa.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Snacking can be a mindless affair, like munching on a bag of crispy, salty chips while streaming a favorite series or devouring chocolate chip cookies on the run—treats that appease momentary cravings but leave you wanting more.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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An unusual collection of stars may represent the remnants of a dwarf galaxy that the Milky Way devoured about 10 billion years ago.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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