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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The main compartment is spacious enough for essentials like chargers, money, my phone, and of course, snacks.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
There are now as many games as there are phones; what used to be a feast that everyone devoured together has been divvied up into a gazillion little snacks gobbled down willy-nilly.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
The Phoenix based chain sells salads, bowls, wraps, soups and snacks, offering a healthier fast food alternative.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
On their way home last month, the teens begged to stop for snacks with a girl on their team, Gary Reid said.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Shaq partnered with candy company Hershey in 2024 to release the first variety of Shaq-a-licious fruit snacks as a Walmart exclusive.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Salads will be on the menu, too, potentially with other items such as sliders and snacks, depending on the capacity of the kitchen and storage.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
These days, only kids stop by after school to buy sodas and snacks, Chango Rosales, 65, said, standing in the window of the store, Kiosco Chami.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Whether commuting for work or running errands, Dana is a carryall with ample space for essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, and sunglasses), along with a 13-inch laptop, water bottle, makeup, portable charger, lightweight jacket, snacks, and a notebook.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The main compartment is spacious enough for essentials like chargers, money, my phone, and of course, snacks.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
There are now as many games as there are phones; what used to be a feast that everyone devoured together has been divvied up into a gazillion little snacks gobbled down willy-nilly.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
The Phoenix based chain sells salads, bowls, wraps, soups and snacks, offering a healthier fast food alternative.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
On their way home last month, the teens begged to stop for snacks with a girl on their team, Gary Reid said.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Shaq partnered with candy company Hershey in 2024 to release the first variety of Shaq-a-licious fruit snacks as a Walmart exclusive.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Salads will be on the menu, too, potentially with other items such as sliders and snacks, depending on the capacity of the kitchen and storage.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
These days, only kids stop by after school to buy sodas and snacks, Chango Rosales, 65, said, standing in the window of the store, Kiosco Chami.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snacks
Noun
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Daily rituals like the evening wine reception (local pours are paired with elevated light bites) accentuate the former boarding house’s welcoming warmth.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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At Nobu by the Beach, Nobu favorites are translated into poolside bites served straight to your recliner or private cabana.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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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The pop star sits on a kitchen floor, sporting a white turtleneck minidress that barely grazes her upper thigh.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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After someone in the other party fires a potshot that grazes the head of one of Rex’s fiends, another buddy returns fire and kills the original shooter.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 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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Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Snacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snacks. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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