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
Rose-breasted grosbeaks eat the seeds, while cedar waxwings munch on the flowers in early spring.
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Sheryl Devore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Seated at the table in front of José, brothers Juan, Richard, and Gabriel Zamora munched on chips and salsa and chatted.
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Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Huge amounts of rain lead to vegetation growth, scattering seeds that attract leaf-munching rodents.
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Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Sheryl Devore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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
Seated at the table in front of José, brothers Juan, Richard, and Gabriel Zamora munched on chips and salsa and chatted.
—
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Huge amounts of rain lead to vegetation growth, scattering seeds that attract leaf-munching rodents.
—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for munch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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Some people may also experience difficulty chewing or find food preparation more challenging.
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Those 23 teeth came from at least 20 different individuals, ranging from babies with their first tiny teeth to older adults with teeth worn down from decades of chewing.
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How to Eat Toss edamame in salads, snack on them alone, or include them in stir fry, suggests Greeley.
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Can snack workouts replace longer workout sessions?
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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The Bejarano family notes that people come from all over to taste their stall’s tuba in particular, warning that not all tuba is made with the same precision as theirs.
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The frozen lemonade concentrate gives it that sweet-tart punch, while the white wine keeps it from tasting like straight lemonade.
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His artful trompe l'oeil fruit sculptures are almost too beautiful to eat (devour them anyway).
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The new 42nd kept liberal Long Beach, where Garcia was mayor, but moved down to devour more conservative Seal Beach and Huntington Beach.
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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