MUNCHER Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

muncher

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Definition of muncher

as in hog

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Recent Examples of muncher Michael Kesselring is a bounce-back candidate that Grier essentially added for nothing to start upgrading an already suspect defense that will lose longtime minutes muncher Mario Ferraro to free agency. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 28 June 2026

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Noun

The central theme was the figurative — and literal — significance of passing the ball, including asking audience members to ponder what their passing game is like and the ramifications of being a ball hog.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Not every invasive species is as dramatic or fearsome as a Burmese python or a feral hog—but that doesn’t lessen their impact on native ecosystems.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

Definition of hog

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When you’ve been tasked with crafting a home intended to welcome friends, host community gatherings, encourage kids’ indoor-outdoor adventures accompanied by dogs, bunnies, and a visiting pig, that’s the goal.

— Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Officials said a mix of exotic animals, livestock and domestic pets were living on the property, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, goats and pigs.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of pig

Noun

The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter, mostly a run-stuffer in college, immediately becomes an important piece on Ejiro Evero’s defense until Wharton returns.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Cincinnati needs lots of defensive help but a DT, either a run-stuffer or pass-rusher, is a major need.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026

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