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
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Turkey jerky, edamame, and other high-protein, low-fat snacks can be a better alternative.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
And keeping the high-low tradition alive, guests could also snack on In-N-Out burgers.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Selling fast on Amazon, this crochet tote bag comes in 18 designs and can easily fit a beach towel, book, makeup bag, snacks, sunglasses, and other small personal items.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Turkey jerky, edamame, and other high-protein, low-fat snacks can be a better alternative.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mark Lanier, a member of KGM’s legal team, described social-media companies as lions hunting gazelles, and compared their products to cigarettes, the free tortilla chips that patrons may mindlessly snack on at a restaurant, and the baking soda in a cupcake.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
And keeping the high-low tradition alive, guests could also snack on In-N-Out burgers.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snack
Noun
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Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Eat the elephant one bite at a time, Redd recommends.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yara Shahidi’s delicate coils pop with the lightly layered cut that grazes her shoulders.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Contreras was hit Monday night on the left hand with a fastball that grazed his fingers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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In that time, he’s cooked through about 1,000 recipes, noshed at more than 200 restaurants and seriously considered getting a map of the city’s grocery stores tattooed on his arm for easy reference.—
Paul Stephen,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Common to each space are Marshall Bluetooth speakers, complimentary water, coffee, and tea, elegant mini-bars stocked with local craft beers and nibbles, and plenty of natural light thanks to skylights or garden views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The trend was kicked off — perhaps unknowingly — by McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, whose lackluster nibble of the new Big Arch burger was widely teased by the internet last month.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Snack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snack. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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