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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The company has consistently consumed cash while struggling to scale production within the competitive semiconductor landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Close to 18% of people who regularly eat fruits reported better sleep, along with 12% of people who consume a lot of vegetables, and 13% of people who drink herbal tea.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Of course, nobody is having more fun than Christopher Lloyd as a conniving Klingon Commander chewing every bit of scenery.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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But by the time things got started on Friday night, hockey fans were already chewing on five major stories that had broken in the hours before.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Genesis wore her dad’s No. 7 Knicks jersey, while guests snacked on cookies decorated to match the uniform.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Throughout the evening, guests snacked on Nolita Deux Luxe wagyu beef burgers and Serendipity ice cream.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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In the video, the mother dog stays close to her pup, licking him and standing over him protectively.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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While her Nickelodeon and Disney peers have seemingly all had at least one major scandal to their names (ranging from incessant twerking and licking unpurchased donuts to near-fatal overdoses), Palmer’s celebrity was, in part, defined by her lack of verifiable scandals.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 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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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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In the wake of the box office devouring of Jurassic World: Rebirth, its lead, Scarlett Johansson, has just broken a Hollywood record.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The seventh installment in Universal’s long-running dino series — this time starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali — has devoured a mighty $318 million worldwide since Wednesday, including $147 million at the domestic box office.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
6 July 2025
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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