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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eat (up)
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The Marlins will welcome the Bronx Bombers to loanDepot Park for a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. Friday, 4:10 p.m. Saturday and 1:40 p.m. Sunday.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025 -
Members are welcomed with a personalised wellness drink infused with electrolytes, magnesium, or collagen, then ushered to a wooden treatment hut for a soothing facial or calming massage.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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And each switch requires the brain to reorient itself, which consumes mental energy and slows overall performance, Dr. Schiff explains.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Good Culture took advantage of its own viral moment with an ad campaign embracing the various ways of preparing and consuming its product.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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Alessia Russo embraced a tearful Ella Toone, playing in her first tournament without her father Nick, who died last September, three days short of his 60th birthday.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The fashion and lifestyle influencer wore a silky, white gown for the occasion, which blew in the wind as the couple embraced.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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“Eat (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eat%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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