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
Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Lyon says a good starting point for adults is 15–30 grams per meal or snack about every three hours.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 18 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
Flight attendants turned into drill sergeants, barking at passengers who flouted mask rules or dawdled too long eating that snack with the mask off.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Lyon says a good starting point for adults is 15–30 grams per meal or snack about every three hours.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snack
Noun
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Guests will naturally gravitate towards these pairings, ensuring the perfect bite.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This name is derived from the notion – which has not yet been proved – that cows which graze on plants in this genus give copious quantities of milk.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The man was identified as Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, who told investigators one of the bullets grazed his neck, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Humans aren’t very good at estimating meal components down to the gram, and measuring every mouthful of food requires intense devotion.—
Carrie Arnold,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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For even more ooey-gooey sweetness, the Apple Crumble Center of the Roll hides a dollop of that same cozy apple crumble in the heart of the cinnamon roll, turning every mouthful into a mini holiday moment.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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The president’s guests — which included top members of his administration, MAGA allies and big-time political donors — noshed on hors d’oeuvres and downed exotic cocktails while jazz music blared and burlesque dancers fluttered their fans.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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