munching

verb

Definition of munchingnext
present participle of munch
as in chewing
to eat (something) especially in a noisy way We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munching
  1. consuming
  2. licking
  3. tasting
  4. devouring
Verb
  • 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
Definition of consuming
Verb
  • Can my cat get sick from licking me?
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of licking
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of tasting
Verb
  • Fishing is the largest export in the country, but that doesn’t mean locals aren’t devouring it by the shipful.
    Claire Volkman, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Trackers researchers to flock of vultures raiding a python nest and devouring the eggs.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of devouring
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