1
as in to consume
to take in as food
having gone all day without food, we greedily ate the hamburgers
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2
as in to erode
to consume or wear away gradually
the pot's protective coating was eaten away by the acid
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3
as in to dine
to take a meal
where's the best place to eat in this town?
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as in to bother
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it really eats me the way people go to national parks to enjoy nature—and then leave their litter behind
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Recent Examples of eat
In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Germans began celebrating the holiday in the 1880s by picnicking, hunting and eating groundhogs.
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Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
How To Buy Grapes Even with proper care for grapes, bear in mind that good grape eating starts in the grocery store.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Keep reading to discover the best places to stay, eat, and explore in Bluffton, South Carolina.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead of total elimination, Marrone advocated thinning the mule deer population, but leaving some to eat away at fire fuels and serve as a natural fire protection.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
How To Buy Grapes Even with proper care for grapes, bear in mind that good grape eating starts in the grocery store.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Keep reading to discover the best places to stay, eat, and explore in Bluffton, South Carolina.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead of total elimination, Marrone advocated thinning the mule deer population, but leaving some to eat away at fire fuels and serve as a natural fire protection.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eat
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Seymour said the fundraiser’s original goal has already been consumed by travel costs alone and warned that future expenses — including therapy — remain unknown.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Finally, the dietary guidelines fail to state that people under age 21 should not consume alcohol at all.—
Paul Gilbert,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Confidence erodes, even when results look strong.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And there are signs that assumptions about men’s unwillingness to use such products are eroding.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Both restaurants are open to the public, and Enchantment guests are also allowed to dine at the guest-exclusive Hummingbird at Mii Amo.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Your dinner club is about to start dining al fresco, and this meal is a great way to usher in fair weather.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Zamiri doesn’t really bother filming fans rushing Charli’s car or whatever—this has been the quintessential mock-pop-doc scene since A Hard Day’s Night but these days the fans rush you online.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Aquarius' biggest struggle in 2026 Don’t bother trying to control the outcome.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Sabres were once a bottom-feeding division rival team the Leafs used to regularly beat up on.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Everyone planning, strategizing, connecting, feeding one another.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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In particular, you might be concerned or annoyed about financial issues with a friend or a group.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Here are two habits that often annoy people the most, and reliably signal that a partner is deeply invested in you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sip on refreshing floral teas and snack on pastries and petite sandwiches while being surrounded by the pretty pink decor.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Top oatmeal or salads with pumpkin seeds, snack on walnuts, or enjoy chickpeas as hummus for zinc and selenium.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2026
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The celebrities allege that the company illegally spied on them by hiring private investigators to hack their phones, bug their cars and access private records.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Harry, along with Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost and others, alleges the publisher hired private investigators to bug their cars, obtain personal records and eavesdrop on calls.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Eat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eat. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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