snacking

verb

present participle of snack
as in grazing

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Recent Examples of snacking Eating Too Much or Too Late Eating a large dinner or snacking too close to bedtime can cause a rise in blood sugar that may last all night, especially if the snack is high in simple carbs. — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snacking
  1. grazing
  2. noshing
  3. nibbling
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  • To my left, a string of horses are grazing peacefully in a meadow; to my right, a coterie of children are throwing footballs and making s’mores on a campfire as the distant twang of bluegrass ripples through the air.
    — Olivia Singer, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With that in mind, Awkwafina leaned on designer Jason Wu, who created a custom navy blue column gown featuring a dramatic textured collar, structured shoulders, and a floor-grazing silhouette.
    — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of grazing
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  • Her mom and sisters were on hand for her dress fitting, where the family celebrated by noshing on French fries.
    — Kim Willis, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • That’s exactly what Johoon of the Korean boy band Cortis decided on a recent visit to the French capital, at the top of a day that also includes shopping for records, noshing on açai bowls, and sailing on the Seine.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Definition of noshing
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  • Some experts believe the selling was overdone and investors could start nibbling.
    — Tobias Burns,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • At the event, some rugs were laid out on the grass in lieu of picnic blankets for guests to lounge on while nibbling on light bites; others were suspended from metal frames like tapestries.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of nibbling

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“Snacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snacking. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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