as in consumes
to eat (something) especially in a noisy way
We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass
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Recycling foil helps reduce waste and minimizes the demand for raw aluminum production, a process that consumes about 95% more energy than recycling existing aluminum and generates significant greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
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Most industrial companies still treat maintenance as purely a cost center, something that consumes resources while adding little strategic value to the bottom line.—
Chris Turlica,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 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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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Even as the gyre devours the sun.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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Made with 100 perecent Ontario cream, Slickers County Ice Cream scoops up inventive flavors like Cherry Cheesecake, Campfire (which tastes just like roasted marshmallows), and Apple Pie, made with actual homemade pie.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The finished product tastes even more chocolatey and robust, with a pleasant roasty quality.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Munches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munches. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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