munch

verb

Definition of munchnext
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 Drive-in theaters are synonymous with summer, watching a Hollywood blockbuster under the stars while munching popcorn. — Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 Yes, there are only five visible drinks at the ready, and a Bills fan appears to be satisfied with munching on a sprig of herbs, but thanks to Sunday Ticket, everyone in the room will be dialed in to their favorite team. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Place them out with the pico or the hot honey dip, or let people munch them straight from the bowl. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 There are obvious exceptions—like distractingly munching away at a breakfast sandwich. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for munch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
  1. consume
  2. chew
  3. snack
  4. lick
  5. taste
  6. devour
Verb
  • When soil or other outside material sinks to the bottom of a lake, microbes consume oxygen to break it down, leading to the production of methane, a potent planet-heating gas.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • About 44% of GLP-1 users report consuming more functional beverages, according to EY-Parthenon's third annual survey of more than 3,600 current or former GLP-1 users.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of consume
Verb
  • The alkaloid 7-OH does not appear in the fresh kratom leaf that people in Southeast Asia chew, according to Hill.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Opt for heavy materials like sheet metal, heavy gauge hardware cloth, or concrete mortar, since mice can chew through a variety of other materials.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of chew
Verb
  • Greek Yogurt The combination of carbohydrates and protein in Greek yogurt makes this snack a smart option for lasting energy.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of snack
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  • Unfortunately for us, those tenants have evolved a sticky knack for evading eviction, creating a webbing known as biofilm that prevents them from being easily licked or swallowed away.
    — Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • That’s not exactly chump change, considering Atlanta was still licking its wounds after the Great Depression.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • Joining the singles over candlelit tasting menus crafted by local celebrity chefs will be local single Finns.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Sadly for Tom, one of the two sponges in his cake tastes more like swamp water than pistachio, knocking him out of the running for his fourth Star Baker.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of taste
Verb
  • According to Greek mythology, every nine years Athens had to send fourteen young people to the Minotaur’s labyrinth, in Crete, where they were devoured as sacrificial victims.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Desire can be terrifying when your hormones kick in, and yet one can only dream of being devoured by Her Majesty, Taylor Russell.
    — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of devour

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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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