as in bite
a small amount of food eaten between meals
He had a snack of chips and dip. I didn't have time for lunch, so I just grabbed a quick/light snack.
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Recent Examples of snack
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Achieving this balance can manifest in different ways, whether by taking a deep breath during a heated exchange, pausing for a few minutes to refresh your perspective, or even taking a break for lunch—or in some cases, a midnight snack.
—Sudhakar Ramakrishna, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
These vapors kill clothes moth larvae, which snack on natural fibers like wool and silk.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Nuts are a crunchy, satisfying snack packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Achieving this balance can manifest in different ways, whether by taking a deep breath during a heated exchange, pausing for a few minutes to refresh your perspective, or even taking a break for lunch—or in some cases, a midnight snack.
—Sudhakar Ramakrishna, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
These vapors kill clothes moth larvae, which snack on natural fibers like wool and silk.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snack
Noun
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The event will feature craft brews, gourmet bites, live auction and nostalgic carnival games to raise money to help community members in need get food.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Signs Of A Bed Bug Infestation Bed bugs feed on blood, so a skin reaction from bites is often the first sign of a potential infestation.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two women are recovering after they were grazed by gunfire Wednesday night on the city's South Side.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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As San Jose police and other law enforcement agencies converged on the site, authorities say Husien rushed a police sergeant who had just arrived and opened fire, touching off a close-range gunfight in which the sergeant was grazed in the head by a bullet.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
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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.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Pests, particularly moths and silverfish, lay eggs and nibble on the natural fibers of cashmere.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Snack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snack. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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