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
True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Nearby, a desert tortoise had emerged from its burrow to munch on some grass — a rare sight that elicited a whoop of joy from Wilcox.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Patrons sip on coladas, cortaditos and munch on croquetas at the iconic walk-up window.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The same insect can munch leaves in summer as a caterpillar, sleep through winter as a pupa, and sip flower nectar in spring as a butterfly.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Nearby, a desert tortoise had emerged from its burrow to munch on some grass — a rare sight that elicited a whoop of joy from Wilcox.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Patrons sip on coladas, cortaditos and munch on croquetas at the iconic walk-up window.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The same insect can munch leaves in summer as a caterpillar, sleep through winter as a pupa, and sip flower nectar in spring as a butterfly.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munch
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That’s why David Gallo’s setting, a vista of a fragile boarding house nearly consumed by the rising, sun-blotting, industrial landscape of Pittsburgh, works so effectively here.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investigators suspect one Georgia fire was sparked when an aluminum party balloon touched live power lines; that blaze has consumed 50 square miles, twice Manhattan’s size.—
Emilie Megnien,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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War chewed him up, and trauma makes a hack job of memory.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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On the other menu, some plump pickled shrimp are added for a burst of brightness and chew.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Sip on cocktails and snack on a charcuterie board at the Don Diablo rooftop at Hotel Mesón del Marqués, which has fantastic views of the main square and church.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The quiet moments watching them nap, climb or snack on bamboo.—
Ryan Brennan
April 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Maximilien, a French national, allegedly uploaded a clip of himself licking a straw from an iJooz vending machine before putting it back in the dispenser.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
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After checking in, change into your bathing suit and head straight to the main pool which features a swim-up bar that perfectly frames the volcano—nothing will taste as good as that first piña colada after a long travel day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Enjoying leftovers the next day is never a bad thing—in fact, some dishes taste even better after a little time in the fridge.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Unlike earthworms, which enrich the soil, Asian Jumping Worms devour everything, stripping soil and damaging plant roots.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the wild, groundhogs feed on a variety of plants and some insects, but in gardens, groundhogs happily devour most vegetables, as well as fruit, bulbs, and tree bark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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