munch
verb (used with object)
to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.
was munching
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past progressiveof munch.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Cooke agreed, and before long, one of America’s richest men was munching on his first-ever slice of pepperoni.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2022
It had keen senses that might have allowed it to recognize different parts of its prey and to chew on them differently depending on what it was munching on.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2021
He says Henry was munching on weeds when he waked up to him.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 6, 2019
Which vegetarian player was munching chicken legs in the Venky's ad?
From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2011
A half hour later, when I looked again, Petey was munching on his foliage and seemed happy enough, but with a caterpillar how can you tell for sure?
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
