as in to snack
informal
to eat food
—usually + on
We noshed on chips.
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Recent Examples of nosh
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Jan. 2026
Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
These are wide-open to interpretation, but make a fun, light and high-protein snack, whether for a party crowd or a midnight nosh from the fridge.
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Paul Stephen,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Throughout the evening, guests noshed on catfish nuggets, lamb kabobs with curry vinaigrette, and, my personal favorite, a doughnut with a halva and whisky caramel glaze.
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Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Jan. 2026
Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
These are wide-open to interpretation, but make a fun, light and high-protein snack, whether for a party crowd or a midnight nosh from the fridge.
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Paul Stephen,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosh
Verb
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Potato skins are always a hit, and these mini ones are perfect to snack on.
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Visitors can also snack on the sweetest offerings in the entire park in this section, where the Goofy Goobers ice cream shop includes a life-size recreation of the notable SpongeBob franchise treat, the Triple Gooberberry Sunrise sundae.
Noun
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.
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The match will be shown on the museum’s South Terrace, with drinks for sale from the museum’s Park View Bar, and nibbles from its Bourke Street Bakery popup, featuring Australian and American traditional and classic treats.
Verb
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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.
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Gone are the days of munching on popcorn from a basic paper tub.
Noun
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
Noun
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Fed chair Kevin Warsh seems determined not to engage in a constant narrative about the direction of interest rates, but investors continue to hunt for any morsel of information.
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This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.
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“Nosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosh. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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