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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Those sauces that already benefit from a shower of parm mixed in and grated on top, like a simple tomato sauce or a Bolognese, would also welcome a rind at the cooking stage.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025 -
Hallmark is welcoming its next Holiday Touchdown cast into the game.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Arepas are corn pancakes that can be consumed on their own or with an array of garnishes and fixings.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The children who consumed the cookies were transported to Christ Hospital and have since been released, according to WFLD.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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That’s changed with a recent Broadway revival, starring Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez and Daniel Radcliffe, which was embraced by critics and audiences, while winning Tonys.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Despite bogeying on the final hole, Scheffler celebrated by spiking his hat on the ground, embracing his caddie, Ted Scott, and then quickly found his wife, Meredith, and son in the crowd.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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“Eat (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eat%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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