munching

present participle of munch

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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
Verb
  • If left untreated, gum disease can spread to the bones surrounding your gums, making chewing painful.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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
Verb
  • Dubiously sourced accounts followed of Australians who died after drinking toad tea and a man supposedly being imprisoned in South America on toad-licking charges.
    Kimon de Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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
Verb
  • The hotel sits in the heart of Big Bear, a short stroll from The Village’s shops, tasting rooms, and eateries like Oakside and 572 Social.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After tasting our way through 170 drink submissions, these six stood out.
    Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Mostly because the object of Faydra’s sudden, all-devouring lust is her soon-to-be stepson.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The cave was used to film scenes with Polyphemus, the Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his crew in his cave before devouring several of the men.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Munching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munching. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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