as in bites
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 snacks
Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Walmart said its goal would affect about 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings and frosting.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand is called Amazon Grocery and includes more than 1,000 items, ranging from dairy, fresh produce, meat and seafood to snacks and baking essentials, the company said in a release.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Alec could be seen grabbing some water and snacks backstage in between it all.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
While seemingly more silly than scientific, here’s what a selection of some real-world objects and activities — like hot dogs, movie-going, pawn loans, cardboard boxes, camping and gas station snacks — can tell us about the state of the American consumer and broader economy.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Parents are strongly encouraged to pack snacks, water, and bring some ear muffs for their little ones to experience their first rave as a family in an immersive environment tailored to children.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The company, whose products include chips, cereal, hummus, and other snacks in addition to a wide array of drinks, is already seeing significant impacts to its global supply chains because of climate change, Jim Andrew said during a Climate Week interview.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Batch cooking and portable healthy snacks ensure plenty of nutrients while reducing time pressure, Basiri says.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Walmart said its goal would affect about 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings and frosting.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand is called Amazon Grocery and includes more than 1,000 items, ranging from dairy, fresh produce, meat and seafood to snacks and baking essentials, the company said in a release.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Alec could be seen grabbing some water and snacks backstage in between it all.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
While seemingly more silly than scientific, here’s what a selection of some real-world objects and activities — like hot dogs, movie-going, pawn loans, cardboard boxes, camping and gas station snacks — can tell us about the state of the American consumer and broader economy.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Parents are strongly encouraged to pack snacks, water, and bring some ear muffs for their little ones to experience their first rave as a family in an immersive environment tailored to children.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The company, whose products include chips, cereal, hummus, and other snacks in addition to a wide array of drinks, is already seeing significant impacts to its global supply chains because of climate change, Jim Andrew said during a Climate Week interview.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Batch cooking and portable healthy snacks ensure plenty of nutrients while reducing time pressure, Basiri says.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snacks
Noun
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Previously, dog owners were only required to report bites to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, with no obligation to share contact information with victims — leading to many unreported incidents, according to the agency.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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While the scientists found that catastrophic injuries could still occur, all four materials were found to lessen damage from shark bites.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In his article for Mosaic magazine, Israeli computer scientist Moshe Koppel calculates that Sefaria’s digitized library, about a thousand volumes, barely grazes the surface.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Snacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snacks. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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