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
The spicy taste can discourage deer from munching.
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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
Kids can often be distracted from waiting by indulging in their universally, reliably favorite pastime of munching on a treat.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
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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
Kids can often be distracted from waiting by indulging in their universally, reliably favorite pastime of munching on a treat.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
Verb
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Could the chicken from which the thigh and breast meat came, have consumed, weeks earlier, a toxic amount of psychedelics?—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Thankfully, cleaning a mattress isn't hard to do or very time consuming.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This kibble for medium breeds ages 1 to 7 is designed to encourage chewing and improve digestion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Pistachio nuts are also a favorite go-to snack.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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No matter the occasion, weeknight or family gathering, there was always something to snack on.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 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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Bite Into a Burger Staunton offers an exciting diversity of wine bars, coffee shops, taco shacks, and tasting rooms, but don't miss their elevated burger joints.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Which masticating juicer is Cold press juicers slowly crush and press fruits and vegetables, producing a high yield of juice that tastes great and retains the bulk of its nutrients.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Defenseman John Carlson made a weak play off his forehand along the left-wing wall that was devoured by Ivan Barbashev, who snuck the puck past Granlund to Dorofeyev for a goal from the slot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Tom Sturridge, though, sweeps in to devour the screen as fictional oligarch Dmitri Sidorov, a flashy sort who drives a wedge between Baranov and his romantic interest Ksenia (Alicia Vikander).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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