eat (up)

verb

Definition of eat (up)next
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)
  1. welcome
  2. consume
  3. embrace
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  • But there’s a clear pride in how a roll-your-sleeves-up work ethic and a successful youth system have helped pay for what is a hugely welcoming lower-division ground.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ripa and Consuelos fell for the rescue dog during the broadcast and later welcomed her into their family.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of welcome
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  • However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey fire in Hartford, Connecticut consumed the big top in just eight minutes.
    — Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of consume
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  • Whether leaders ultimately embrace all of Ries' conclusions or not, his larger message deserves careful consideration.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With its fourth chapter, Reacher goes full neo-noir, embracing the genre’s fatalistic, gloomy approach while staying true to its action roots.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of embrace
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“Eat (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eat%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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