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
Tommy cozied up between Nana and Papa Bob, munching from a tub of popcorn.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Huge amounts of rain lead to vegetation growth, scattering seeds that attract leaf-munching rodents.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
While a caterpillar munching on a leaf is fairly easy to spot and remove, smaller insect pests like thrips, spider mites, or unidentified larvae can risk introducing those problems to your own plants.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The spicy taste can discourage deer from munching.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Kids can often be distracted from waiting by indulging in their universally, reliably favorite pastime of munching on a treat.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Discoveries are a critical part of the rehearsal process, highly encouraged by director Jeffrey Lo, munching on a Girl Scout cookie while observing rehearsal.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Schreiner revealed during a follow-up video that the pug was in a room next door throughout the entire caper, munching on pâté.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Huge amounts of rain lead to vegetation growth, scattering seeds that attract leaf-munching rodents.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
While a caterpillar munching on a leaf is fairly easy to spot and remove, smaller insect pests like thrips, spider mites, or unidentified larvae can risk introducing those problems to your own plants.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The spicy taste can discourage deer from munching.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Kids can often be distracted from waiting by indulging in their universally, reliably favorite pastime of munching on a treat.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Discoveries are a critical part of the rehearsal process, highly encouraged by director Jeffrey Lo, munching on a Girl Scout cookie while observing rehearsal.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Schreiner revealed during a follow-up video that the pug was in a room next door throughout the entire caper, munching on pâté.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for munching
Verb
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Common symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping, headaches, earaches, difficulty chewing and ringing in the ears.—
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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Both the Prince and Princess of Wales have spoken out this month about their dogs’ bad habit of chewing items around the house.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Because of the number of salmonella outbreaks associated with moringa leaf products, state health officials are asking people to check with a healthcare provider before consuming any.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Goodson says that individuals with histamine intolerance may experience symptoms like headaches or digestive discomfort when consuming fermented foods, as these products can be naturally high in histamines.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Even small exposures—such as licking pollen off fur or drinking water from a vase containing lilies—can be toxic.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Vietnamese-style sweet-and-spicy chicken wings are a hot, finger-licking mess.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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At a true farmers market, you’ll likely spot chefs inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting that night’s specials — the same approach is available to home cooks willing to shop seasonally and ask questions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Head to a true farmers market on a weekend morning and you’ll likely spot chefs doing exactly that — inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting nightly specials of farm-to-table dishes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Picture him in his threadbare suit, nervously smoking his Tecla cigarettes, his eyes obliquely devouring everything, his notes on a small table that resembles a pulpit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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He’s been devouring the genre since, recommending new reads on his TikTok account.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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