munch

verb

Definition of munchnext
as in to consume
to eat (something) especially in a noisy way We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass

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Recent Examples of munch As her husband raises concerns about their daughter, who is acting out, Shauna nonchalantly grabs a bag of chips and begins munching on them, tuning him out. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025 This is followed by North Dakota, who munch down on a slice on average 4.9 times a month, and Alaska at 4.7 times. — Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 In one such undercover video from Saputo’s restaurant in Springfield, a popular political meet-up, McClain was seen munching on what looked like sausage pizza while then-ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, who was also secretly cooperating with the FBI, recorded him from a hidden camera. — Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 Its fragrant leaves keep these animals from munching on this plant. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for munch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
  1. consume
  2. chew
  3. snack
  4. lick
  5. taste
  6. devour
Verb
  • In the hospitality sector, large hotels consume significantly more energy due to extensive facilities like multiple restaurants, conference centers, and recreational areas, which drive higher energy usage and waste production.
    — Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Peppermint tea is one easy way to consume peppermint.
    — Julie Marks Published, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of consume
Verb
  • More so than your sleep position, experts say chewing habits play a bigger role.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
  • To get that catnip frenzy, cats need only smell the catnip, but some cats will also chew catnip plants.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of chew
Verb
  • Beverage and snacking giant PepsiCo was also on Goldman’s list.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Talking late and snacking in the kitchen is the best.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of snack
Verb
  • Marchand has crossed lines by licking players, or repeatedly punching a hockey pacifist like Vancouver’s Daniel Sedin in a final series.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis are licking their chops.
    — Jeffrey Gedmin, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of lick
Verb
  • Its small Falcon 1 rocket failed three times before tasting success.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The victory likely tasted a bit sweeter seeing as how neither Copper and Angel Reese, who captured Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year, suited up.
    — C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of taste
Verb
  • After the party broke up, Cal coaches adjourned to their offices to begin devouring Mississippi State tape.
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • But revolutions have a way of devouring some of their early and most eager adherents.
    — Jackie Snow, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of devour

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