snacking

present participle of snack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snacking
Verb
  • Most workshops can go on citing examples (and from each other’s writing, too, which is fun to do)―any perusal of course reading lists or an hour spent grazing the literature shelves of a bookstore yields numerous possible stories for discussion.
    Douglas Unger August 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Kardashian, 44, wore a head-turning lilac-gray gown designed with a high neckline, floor-grazing cape sleeves and a body-hugging silhouette that cinched her waist.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As Noack played, people stood overlooking the valley with wine glasses in hand or sat barefoot in the grass, nibbling on olives and cheese.
    Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Cape Cod potato chips were served as a light, crunchy snack, ideal for nibbling between games or mingling.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Snacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snacking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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