munching

verb

present participle of munch
as in chewing
to eat (something) especially in a noisy way We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass

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Recent Examples of munching While sipping on his coffee and munching on extra crispy bacon and blueberry pancakes Sunday morning, Baker sat at the Otesaga Resort where the Hall of Famers stay during induction weekend. — Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Customers can look forward to munching on Chinese, Korean and Japanese snacks. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Hanifin is a key minutes-munching performer for Vegas and Mintyukov took some strides toward all-situations responsibility on Anaheim’s second pairing. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Behind them, older families and preppy Capitol Hill couples who probably came for the Fête De La Musique aspect of the block party sat munching on crepes and quiche. — Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 Gone are the days of munching on popcorn from a basic paper tub. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Flemings, who played one year for Houston before the draft, was spotted walking around the Barclays Center munching on Swedish Fish after his selection. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 The horses were all quietly munching hay or lying down in their roomy stalls. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026 The drive is all about the unexpected, from a moose munching on leaves at the side of the road to elk meandering along the tree line to bald eagles soaring overhead. — Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for munching
  1. chewing
  2. consuming
  3. licking
  4. snacking
  5. tasting
  6. devouring
Verb
  • Given that walnuts are a source of fiber, Stefanski suggests adding them to your diet gradually, chewing thoroughly, and drinking enough water.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When any of these organisms die, tiny microbes start chewing them up.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of chewing
Verb
  • However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Those symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after consuming the bacteria, the CDC says.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of consuming
Verb
  • There’s truly nothing like licking that paper lid, then shoveling that tiny tongue depressor into a child-sized serving of vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, admitted to licking the straw and returning it to the vending machine while recording the act for his online followers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of licking
Verb
  • Eating Too Much or Too Late Eating a large dinner or snacking too close to bedtime can cause a rise in blood sugar that may last all night, especially if the snack is high in simple carbs.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Definition of snacking
Verb
  • Visitors will receive a Fins & Flights souvenir tasting glass.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Michelin-recommended, Forbes Five-Star restaurant is led by executive chef Steven Devereaux Greene and features tasting menus, a la carte selections, seasonal sushi and an award-winning wine program.
    — Evan Moore August 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tasting
Verb
  • The youthfulness behind the order was balanced by his commitment to fitness and his role as a professional hockey player that kept him from devouring it all.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • The swarms of flies that roamed the planet like a devouring fog enclosed the top of the tower, building new, shivering walls, buzzing in a frenzy of life and hunger.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of devouring

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