Thesaurus results for MUNCHES

munches

verb

present tense third-person singular of munch

as in consumes

to eat (something) especially in a noisy way We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass

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Football sensation Erling Haaland, known for his striking goal record, reportedly consumes 6,000 calories daily, a regimen suited to his intense physical demands and unique metabolism.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Memory-centric computing has emerged as one possible solution because moving data often consumes more energy than the calculations themselves.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

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Not going anywhere Mikey Anderson Anderson carries positive five-on-five play metrics across the board and chews important minutes for the Kings.

— Eric Stephens, New York Times, 21 May 2026
For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

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Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In my experience, urgency devours strategy for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

— Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Definition of devours

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For some, nostalgia tastes like cotton candy, holiday cookies, or your favorite comfort meal.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
The bottle performs an automatic 10-second cleaning cycle every two hours when charged, keeping it free of musty odors and tastes thanks to a UV-C LED light built into the cap.

— Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

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