EAT UP Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

eat (up)

verb

Definition of eat (up)

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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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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SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from a shuttered Canadian theme park.

— Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
While Ted Lasso will welcome back plenty of familiar faces, the show will also bring aboard a slate of newcomers to star as the Lady Greyhounds.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 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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For men, the 181 Relaxed and 281 Baggy fits worn by Puth in the campaign capture the shift toward more relaxed silhouettes that consumers are embracing today.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

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