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
Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 May 2026
In the May 5 episode of Howie Mandel's podcast, Howie Mandel Does Stuff, the 70-year-old Landman actor discussed the rare reason for his restrictive diet after the comedian host, also 70, brought up a story about a snack their sons once shared.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Ryan Brennan
april 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The scent even repels some larger animals that may like to snack on your plants, according to Accime.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Pistachos Pistachios are a flavorful snack and a nutritious addition to a balanced diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 May 2026
In the May 5 episode of Howie Mandel's podcast, Howie Mandel Does Stuff, the 70-year-old Landman actor discussed the rare reason for his restrictive diet after the comedian host, also 70, brought up a story about a snack their sons once shared.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Verb
The quiet moments watching them nap, climb or snack on bamboo.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The scent even repels some larger animals that may like to snack on your plants, according to Accime.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snack
Noun
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The third Ember Group restaurant, scheduled to open June 1, is Imoto, another small plate spot that specializes in sushi and other Asian bites.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 8,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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This free Saturday series offers full-service food and drink, with beer, cider, cocktails and local bites on site.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Betye Saar practically levitates into the room wearing a Max Mara jacket that resembles a bird’s plumage, with a butter-yellow silk Dior dress grazing the ground behind her and a cane in her hand.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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For one, switching from sheep grazing to the more passive business of leasing land would have put the fate of his income in the hands of an outsider.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Dual Edition, a mouthful of a chip that includes 64MB of 3D V-Cache on both processor dies, without the hybrid arrangement that has defined the other chips up until now.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Or perhaps simple pleasures such as noshing on a pastry with a hot cup of stimulation will do.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
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Or your bulbs may have been eaten by rodents— especially voles, which are herbivores that adore noshing on many types of bulbs.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t nudge your side piece for inside nibbles.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Snack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snack. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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