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 Invite Wildlife While not all wildlife is beneficial for gardens (like deer and rabbits that munch on plants), fall is the perfect time to watch birds migrate and get ready for the upcoming winter. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 Others munched on popcorn and hot dogs covered with sweet corn relish and corn-bacon jam in anticipation of the game. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Visit nearby Windy Ridge Orchard to pick your own and munch on apple cider donuts. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 But these collectible buckets aren’t always the most practical for moviegoers hoping to actually munch on some food throughout a long movie — a frequent topic of discussion online. — Matt Minton, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 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
  • Participants are each given half a watermelon to eat in a specified time period, and they must be consumed down to the rind.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That figure assumes the vehicle consumes 100 watt-hours per mile and its solar panels deliver at least four kWh of usable energy to the battery during the day.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of consume
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  • Metal cages enclose the ends of the tube to prevent beavers from chewing or destroying them.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Chunks of concrete were flung into a nesting and migration site important to some endangered species and a fire chewed through around 4 acres of Boca Chica State Park Land south of the Texas launchpad.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of chew
Verb
  • Nestlé Buncha Crunch Buncha Crunch took the crispy chocolate of Crunch bars and transformed it into bite-sized clusters that were easy to snack on by the handful.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The best time to snack depends on your hunger, meals, and daily routine, but mid-morning and mid-afternoon are often good times.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of snack
Verb
  • That glib self-confidence is present in McNamara, who licks the doughnut glaze off his fingers before offering his hand to the female detective questioning the one living Jason.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One act featured two young women sitting on the stage and licking orange Popsicles (yes, that was the whole act).
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • At Ziya, the contemporary Indian fine dining restaurant, renowned chef Vineet Bhatia’s wizardry is evident in tasting menus that reinterpret regional flavours from around the country in exciting new formats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • What surprised me most was how distinct the breakfast sandwich tasted, despite using ingredients like American cheese, ketchup, and white bread.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of taste
Verb
  • Crabs tore through fishing nets, devoured mollusks at an alarming rate and edged out the native green crab, a local soft-shell specialty.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • To run with Carney’s analogy, middle powers prepare an excellent menu of innovations and talent, and then place it on the table for superpowers to devour.
    — Wal van Lierop, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of devour

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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munch. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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