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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Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This kibble for medium breeds ages 1 to 7 is designed to encourage chewing and improve digestion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Thankfully, cleaning a mattress isn't hard to do or very time consuming.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Public health agencies have launched multilingual warnings, including radio ads, flyers, and PSAs in several languages, urging residents to avoid consuming wild mushrooms.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 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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That heritage will show up in the resort’s bean-to-cup coffee programming, including a plantation walk and tasting at Modur, one of Coorg’s oldest coffee estates.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Bite Into a Burger Staunton offers an exciting diversity of wine bars, coffee shops, taco shacks, and tasting rooms, but don't miss their elevated burger joints.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 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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“Munching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munching. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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