as in munching
informal
to eat food
—usually + on
We noshed on chips.
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Recent Examples of noshing
Or perhaps simple pleasures such as noshing on a pastry with a hot cup of stimulation will do.
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Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Visit the Dublin Castle, look at the 9th-century manuscript of the Book of Kells at Trinity College, before noshing down some fish and chips for dinner.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 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.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, pack into a sandwich bag or tupperware, for effortless noshing on-the-go.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Where to eat & drink Sip bourbon and rye at Village Garage Distillery, while noshing on chicken and waffles.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Visit the Dublin Castle, look at the 9th-century manuscript of the Book of Kells at Trinity College, before noshing down some fish and chips for dinner.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 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.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, pack into a sandwich bag or tupperware, for effortless noshing on-the-go.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Where to eat & drink Sip bourbon and rye at Village Garage Distillery, while noshing on chicken and waffles.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noshing
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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
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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
Verb
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What mattered was the relationship between the people creating the content and the audience consuming it.—
Jonathan Hunt,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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With the new Iran war consuming international attention and Israel escalating strikes in Lebanon, diplomatic pressure for meaningful progress in Gaza has dramatically weakened.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Noshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noshing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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