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
And a 2022 review on the topic concluded that munching on 28 grams (a palm-sized scoop) of nuts per day is linked with a 22% reduction in mortality from any cause.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 June 2025
Countless videos of content creators munching on the viral bar (and 'dupes') have circulated the internet since.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Even deer and rabbits will munch on the seedlings and plants if given the chance.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
The show starts at 6. Birbiglia munches away unconcerned.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 June 2025
Countless videos of content creators munching on the viral bar (and 'dupes') have circulated the internet since.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Even deer and rabbits will munch on the seedlings and plants if given the chance.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
The show starts at 6. Birbiglia munches away unconcerned.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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Older people have been hearing about heart health from their doctors for years, and data show that smoking weed and consuming edibles can have catastrophic cardiovascular effects.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The central trio of inmates in Australian writer-director Charles Williams’ first feature are each consumed with guilt for the crimes that got them here.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Voters in the special election for county supervisor have a lot to chew on.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Not surprisingly, given that these dinosaurs weren't big on chewing their food before swallowing, biomarkers revealed that Judy sought out young plant growth, which wouldn't have been as tough and hard to digest as older vegetation.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 June 2025
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Food trucks outside serve customers or many patrons bring a picnic lunch or dinner to snack on.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Mindless eating and overeating can also be a risk, since people tend to snack for reasons other than hunger at night, including out of habit and boredom.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 June 2025
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Two new friends spent the afternoon chatting, licking our deliciously unexpected delights and beginning a life-long bond.—
Susan Cunningham Euker,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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The viral post opens with a quiet, intimate moment: the Labrador sits beside her puppy, gently licking her head.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The device features two separate nozzles, one for pure drinking water and another for coffee, so there's no risk of your water tasting like yesterday's brew.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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These recipes take minimal effort, make use of time-saving kitchen hacks, and taste like a family favorite waiting to happen.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Finance and accounting present yet another strong case for BPO, as companies can outsource tax compliance, accounts receivable and other back-office functions that can devour time and resources.—
Pranav Dalal,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Even its Revolutionary Guards bear no name of Iran—only of a violent ideology that devours its children and invites war upon them.—
Nazanin Boniadi,
Time,
17 June 2025
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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