as in consumes
to eat (something) especially in a noisy way
We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass
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Altman previously said the average ChatGPT query consumes as much energy as a lightbulb would in a couple of minutes.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Compared to traditional indigo dyeing, the process consumes 83 percent less water and 32 percent less energy and reduces CO₂ emissions and steam usage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The industry chews people up and spits them (and their dreams) right back out.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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When asked the question, the owl takes the lollipop and licks it three times before chomping down on its hard shell exterior and handing the stick back to the child.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Without virtue, liberty collapses into chaos, and freedom devours itself.—
Carolyn McKinney,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Every revolution devours its children.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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This beverage tastes like a relaxing day on a beautiful beach.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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But the most important thing is that the water tastes great.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Munches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munches. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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