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
True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Nearby, a desert tortoise had emerged from its burrow to munch on some grass — a rare sight that elicited a whoop of joy from Wilcox.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Patrons sip on coladas, cortaditos and munch on croquetas at the iconic walk-up window.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The same insect can munch leaves in summer as a caterpillar, sleep through winter as a pupa, and sip flower nectar in spring as a butterfly.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Nearby, a desert tortoise had emerged from its burrow to munch on some grass — a rare sight that elicited a whoop of joy from Wilcox.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Patrons sip on coladas, cortaditos and munch on croquetas at the iconic walk-up window.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The same insect can munch leaves in summer as a caterpillar, sleep through winter as a pupa, and sip flower nectar in spring as a butterfly.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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That’s why David Gallo’s setting, a vista of a fragile boarding house nearly consumed by the rising, sun-blotting, industrial landscape of Pittsburgh, works so effectively here.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investigators suspect one Georgia fire was sparked when an aluminum party balloon touched live power lines; that blaze has consumed 50 square miles, twice Manhattan’s size.—
Emilie Megnien,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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War chewed him up, and trauma makes a hack job of memory.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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On the other menu, some plump pickled shrimp are added for a burst of brightness and chew.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The scent even repels some larger animals that may like to snack on your plants, according to Accime.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pick up suppers like chicken pot pie, classic lasagna, and coq au vin to enjoy later or snack on one of the homemade focaccia sandwiches and Splendora’s Gelato in store.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
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Other players use wet towels or even lick their hands and wipe the bottom of their shoes to get more grip.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Transform a box of cake mix into these bright cupcakes that taste totally homemade.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The best way to support the industry, Seaver said, is to let chefs and consumers focus on what tastes good.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Unlike earthworms, which enrich the soil, Asian Jumping Worms devour everything, stripping soil and damaging plant roots.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the wild, groundhogs feed on a variety of plants and some insects, but in gardens, groundhogs happily devour most vegetables, as well as fruit, bulbs, and tree bark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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