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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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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
On Thursday evening, Mixue customers stood outside — the shop does not offer seating — eating soft serve and sipping on boba milk tea and the store’s signature grape drink with taro balls.
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Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
If the power is out for longer than four hours, food in the fridge should be thrown away and not eaten.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Due to the high sea wall, they often are confined to the water, where the feeders are only in one portion of the lake and are placed too high for some babies to eat consistently.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Researchers warn that bamboo shoots should never be eaten uncooked.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
If the power is out for longer than four hours, food in the fridge should be thrown away and not eaten.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Due to the high sea wall, they often are confined to the water, where the feeders are only in one portion of the lake and are placed too high for some babies to eat consistently.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Researchers warn that bamboo shoots should never be eaten uncooked.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eat
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Not all data centers are water cooled but those that are can consume as much as 5 million gallons a day, the same as a town with a population of 25,000 people.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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These wines were shipped to other continents and consumed in royal courts.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Decades of policy choices, rising costs and stagnant wages have eroded the path that once led from work to security.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Years of high inflation and financial mismanagement eroded middle-class wealth, while high-level corruption has empowered a handful of businessmen to enrich themselves.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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But if your prerequisites for a dreamy getaway entail an intimate enclave where famous artists once dined and stayed, all roads lead to La Colombe d’Or.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Schultz said he is not bothered by the criticism marking his seven-year tenure at the $301,000-a-year post.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Is a man bothering you at a bar?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Middle Pool requires a steeper climb to scenic viewpoints overlooking the lower basin, while the Upper Pool is the most strenuous, following a path that’s eroded in some points to a larger pool fed by a towering waterfall.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The shelf even has an opening for feeding a cord right through it for tangle-free access.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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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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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Feeling good Weathers has been bugged by several injuries over the last few years.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Eat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eat. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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