1
as in welcomed
to receive or accept gladly or readily
predictably, moviegoers ate up the sequel to last summer's blockbuster
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2
as in consumed
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ate (up)
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Despite the blowout loss for the Charge, Frost fans welcomed back former forwards Michela Cava and Brooke McQuigge for the first time since Game 4 of the Walter Cup series.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Civic Center has for decades welcomed Denver’s biggest public festivals, packing hundreds of thousands of visitors into its two dozen acres of grass, concrete paths, flower beds, and neo-classical architecture.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Follow live updates Now in its fourth week, the conflict has consumed the Middle East, pushed up the prices of energy and food and threatened the global economy with a far-reaching crisis.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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And don’t get consumed with thinking about the future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Latin American fans have seemingly embraced the influence of K-pop acts, with their refined aesthetic presentation, flashy performances, and potent messages of self-acceptance.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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In a 90-minute concert full of screens and special effects, the immensely successful rapper-songwriter embraced spicy sexuality on her own terms.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Ate (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ate%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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