1
as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily
predictably, moviegoers ate up the sequel to last summer's blockbuster
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as in to consume
to destroy all trace of
the surf created by a powerful hurricane could really eat up what's left of the island's eastern beach
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This year, the camp welcomed 54 campers.
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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Rather than embrace the revolution, many residents openly opposed it.
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For his part, Prince William has embraced the technology, urging big tech companies to leverage tools to help prevent homelessness.
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“Eat (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eat%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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