as in chewing
to eat (something) especially in a noisy way
We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass
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Testing confirmed that a cat in Washington County, Oregon, died after consuming the raw frozen cat food, which showed a genetic match between the virus and the cat food and the cat.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr.,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cottonwood Old Town Cottonwood is a pedestrian haven where visitors can explore a cluster of wine-tasting rooms, art galleries and restaurants.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As of late, matcha has become an especially popular drink on social media, with users making their own at home or tasting different offerings from coffee shops around town.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Jan. 2025
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My Chemical Romance hasn’t shared a full-length album in almost a decade and a half, but fans are clearly still devouring its discography.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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It will get stretched and compressed in one dimension, shredding it, accelerating its matter, and alternately devouring and ejecting the debris that arises from it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Munching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munching. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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