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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The warning comes after authorities in Michigan discovered counterfeit candy and snacks containing THC and hallucinogenic mushroom products while carrying out a search warrant at a home last week, according to the Warren Police Department.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
From learning how to order a pint to sharing your snacks, the culture is full of charming traditions and surprising rules.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Along with participating restaurants like Panera Bread, DashMart by Drone also is available offering drinks, snacks and medicine for drone delivery in as little as 15 minutes.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
These snacks, treats, and sides complement and camouflage the earthier side of the plant in truly delicious recipes.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
To reduce the impact of juice on blood sugar, Lal recommends pairing it with meals or snacks high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Castalia, a perfumery by day in the home's lower level with cocktails, mocktails and snacks at night, has had an 8-year run in Midtown.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Kraft and Pop Secret have teamed up to launch a popcorn kit, Annie's has released limited edition fruit snacks and Ortega taco shells now come in Cheez-It flavor.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Other ideas that are popular with Southern guests include high-quality olive oil, specialty snacks, fresh bread, gourmet jam, or fun beverage napkins that can be enjoyed later or used at future events.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The warning comes after authorities in Michigan discovered counterfeit candy and snacks containing THC and hallucinogenic mushroom products while carrying out a search warrant at a home last week, according to the Warren Police Department.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
From learning how to order a pint to sharing your snacks, the culture is full of charming traditions and surprising rules.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Along with participating restaurants like Panera Bread, DashMart by Drone also is available offering drinks, snacks and medicine for drone delivery in as little as 15 minutes.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
These snacks, treats, and sides complement and camouflage the earthier side of the plant in truly delicious recipes.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
To reduce the impact of juice on blood sugar, Lal recommends pairing it with meals or snacks high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Castalia, a perfumery by day in the home's lower level with cocktails, mocktails and snacks at night, has had an 8-year run in Midtown.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Kraft and Pop Secret have teamed up to launch a popcorn kit, Annie's has released limited edition fruit snacks and Ortega taco shells now come in Cheez-It flavor.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snacks
Noun
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Senior Producer Ivy Odom likes to use these crispy cornbread bites as a vehicle for getting a bite of all the good Thanksgiving sides together on her plate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 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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There is even a massage with horses, during which a horse grazes nearby while a massage therapist works out your aches and pains.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Snacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snacks. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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