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as in consumed
to take in as food
having gone all day without food, we greedily ate the hamburgers
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as in eroded
to consume or wear away gradually
the pot's protective coating was eaten away by the acid
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as in dined
to take a meal
where's the best place to eat in this town?
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as in bothered
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 eaten
That’s one reason it’s best eaten sparingly.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s only one beach, nicknamed Cala O’Francese after the island’s only restaurant, where fish is eaten fresh from the net.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Finding such nuts indicates that they were eaten at that time but must have undergone cooking processes — whether boiling or roasting — that effectively remove cyanide.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The idea is that the packet can be broken or even eaten, releasing the cheese directly onto tacos, fries or nachos, while the package itself becomes part of the dish.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
If animals are given antibiotics, there could be a buildup of these drugs in this organ meat that is passed on when eaten.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
If not eaten immediately, the lovely creaminess becomes a dense pile of goop with no hope of Cinderella-ing itself back to a luxurious state.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
That half bell pepper, the last of the shredded cheese from taco night, the avocado that needs to be eaten.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, its leaves, fruits, and roots are all highly toxic whether eaten or just brushed up against if there's an open wound or abrasion.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s only one beach, nicknamed Cala O’Francese after the island’s only restaurant, where fish is eaten fresh from the net.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Finding such nuts indicates that they were eaten at that time but must have undergone cooking processes — whether boiling or roasting — that effectively remove cyanide.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The idea is that the packet can be broken or even eaten, releasing the cheese directly onto tacos, fries or nachos, while the package itself becomes part of the dish.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
If animals are given antibiotics, there could be a buildup of these drugs in this organ meat that is passed on when eaten.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
If not eaten immediately, the lovely creaminess becomes a dense pile of goop with no hope of Cinderella-ing itself back to a luxurious state.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
That half bell pepper, the last of the shredded cheese from taco night, the avocado that needs to be eaten.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, its leaves, fruits, and roots are all highly toxic whether eaten or just brushed up against if there's an open wound or abrasion.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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Three fires in the state have consumed more than 1,140 square miles of mostly grassland.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rick’s life falls apart as he becomes consumed with being left out of the songwriting credit but has no way to prove the idea was his.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Billions in valuation have eroded since last summer’s peak, even as the new pilot program offers a faster route to limited operations.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Inside the restaurant, even in this offseason, the small space was full; a few dined alfresco, unbothered by the crisp evening air.—
Vic O'Sullivan,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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The team chartered into Miami on a flight from Italy on Monday, and then dined together in Miami Beach and visited a nightclub where hundreds of fans clamored to get inside.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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But China showed little immediate sign that it was bothered by the likely delay, which analysts told NBC News may actually prove beneficial to efforts to further stabilize relations.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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When you can't be bothered with opening up a bottle of nail polish, nail wraps are your mess-free option.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The fire destroyed more than 160 structures and charred 25,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Her clothes and makeup were destroyed in the damage.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In one sequence, Tatum fired a quick-trigger pass to Baylor Scheierman in the corner, and when Scheierman misfired, Brown grabbed the rebound and fed Payton Pritchard (19 points, seven assists) for an open three.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Each ship name in the class has fed into a theme on board, with Wish tied to enchantment, Treasure to adventure and Destiny to heroes and villains.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Still, Clarkson was annoyed about not receiving her reality TV prizes after learning that American Idol season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken and his mother were gifted cars from production.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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The bartender is annoyed and goes for a smoke.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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All across Northern California, diners feasted on matsutake in countless forms.—
Becky Duffett,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the dance floor, guests played games of mahjong, sang karaoke and feasted on spring rolls, roast duck and other delicacies while sipping Hennessy cocktails inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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