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
Most of us frequently hear the recommendation from doctors and nutritionists to eat more protein, and for good reason.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Designers wisely put the arena’s concessions traffic and eating areas above all the seats and outdoors, enabling every inch inside to be maximized.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Here’s what our team will be eating this season.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Flexible in theory, hard in practice One element of the 75 Hard that does allow flexibility is the way people eat.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Designers wisely put the arena’s concessions traffic and eating areas above all the seats and outdoors, enabling every inch inside to be maximized.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Here’s what our team will be eating this season.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Flexible in theory, hard in practice One element of the 75 Hard that does allow flexibility is the way people eat.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eat
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While drinking enough water is important, rigid daily targets without guidance can disrupt sleep or contribute to electrolyte imbalances if large amounts of fluid are consumed quickly.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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California continues to consume vast amounts of oil and energy every day.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Heidi was pioneering how reality TV could turn old news into melodrama, eroding any distance between entertainment and fact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Billions in valuation have eroded since last summer’s peak, even as the new pilot program offers a faster route to limited operations.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Inside, Cowtan & Tout’s romantic Rutland wallpaper is paired with vintage Lucite dining chairs from Chairish, which add a 1970s touch.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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The fine-dining restaurant and downtown Matthews mainstay has become known over the decades for its fresh take on French cuisine, its historic, character-rich building and dishes that let local, North Carolina ingredients shine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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But a few days before Sonya disappeared, something was bothering her, her mother said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The sidewalk was bustling, but no one even bothered to rubberneck.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The money originally was meant to feed elderly and disabled residents in the district, courtesy of federal pandemic-relief funds given to the county.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cleaning up the powerhouse More than a month after the pipeline feeding into the powerhouse ruptured while under repair, and being prepared for testing, the clean-up of the power station and assessment of the total damage continues.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Asked if that would annoy and possibly anger Texas Republicans who backed Paxton, Minchillo said.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Still, the loss of 4K support will no doubt annoy streamers.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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All of these items are easy to snack on while your guests work on their charm DIYs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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Younger consumers tend to snack more throughout the day and eat smaller meals, said Maeve Webster, the president of culinary consulting firm Menu Matters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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And also, Bill has to be home and also not bugging me.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Clara could hear Dune’s sister, Fern, in the background bugging Dune to resume their chess game.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Eat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eat. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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