Thesaurus results for MUNCH

munch

verb

Definition of munch

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 Place them out with the pico or the hot honey dip, or let people munch them straight from the bowl. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 There are obvious exceptions—like distractingly munching away at a breakfast sandwich. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 So sip your pumpkin latte and munch your apple cider doughnuts and start exploring! — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 This is a snack for people who aren’t looking for mindless crunching and munching. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for munch

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That marks a decline from the 2002–2004 period, when 79% of Catholics reported consuming alcoholic beverages.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
That equipment adds components, consumes electricity, and increases system complexity.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of consume

Verb

The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
With no peak to summit and no trailhead to return to, stopping to snack on wild raspberries and discuss what the group found felt equally part of the adventure.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of snack

Verb

Occupying a particularly picturesque and secluded stretch of headland, where Aleppo pines drape rocky coves and the cerulean Mediterranean waves lick the similarly shaded horizon, the resort is the hospitality group’s first foray into the Balearics.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Some wagged their tails as people approached, licked their hands and even liked to be petted.

— Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of lick

Verb

Atlanta United hasn’t tasted victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium since August, and that streak continued Saturday night as Chicago Fire defeated United 3-2.

— Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Friday and Saturday remain tasting-only in the dining room, with à la carte add-ons available throughout.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

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