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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
Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
As an example from the story, Walpole recalled how the three princes realized that a mule was blind in its right eye after observing that only the grass on the left side of the road had been eaten.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
They should not be thrown, jumped off, eaten, screamed at, or otherwise befouled.
—Eddie Small, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
When is the Rosca de Reyes eaten?
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Here are seven effects hazelnuts have on the body when eaten regularly.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Mochi is a staple of the Japanese New Year's holiday menu and is often eaten in a savory soup called ozoni.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Nearly half of those cases occurred in December and January, when mochi is most commonly eaten.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The beans are eaten after being pulled from the pod, and the pods are then discarded.
—Tammy Algood, Southern Kitchen, 11 Nov. 2025
Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
As an example from the story, Walpole recalled how the three princes realized that a mule was blind in its right eye after observing that only the grass on the left side of the road had been eaten.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
They should not be thrown, jumped off, eaten, screamed at, or otherwise befouled.
—Eddie Small, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
When is the Rosca de Reyes eaten?
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Here are seven effects hazelnuts have on the body when eaten regularly.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Mochi is a staple of the Japanese New Year's holiday menu and is often eaten in a savory soup called ozoni.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Nearly half of those cases occurred in December and January, when mochi is most commonly eaten.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The beans are eaten after being pulled from the pod, and the pods are then discarded.
—Tammy Algood, Southern Kitchen, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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Flames were shooting out of Flashbacks, her family’s beloved small-town diner, and there was nothing to do but watch as the building — part restaurant, part local history display, all community institution — was consumed by the blaze.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Afterward the plane could be seen on the runway, consumed in flame.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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But police-reform advocates say the momentum for change after Floyd’s death has stalled — and in some cases reversed — as transparency by law-enforcement agencies across the Bay Area and the nation has steadily eroded.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Consumers have remained reluctant to spend amid an uncertain employment outlook and a prolonged property crisis that has eroded household wealth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kutcher and the actress dined at La Dolce Vita, an Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Guests then dined at the base of the pyramids before enjoying an afterparty and dessert in another area.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cold never bothered them anyway.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Long stretches of solitude neither bothered him nor appeared to impair his sociability.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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One year after the Palisades Fire leveled entire neighborhoods and destroyed thousands of homes, one Malibu resident is stepping up to help rebuild his community with his architectural expertise.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fuel and water are fed into the chamber, creating a self-sustaining cycle that maintains high pressure during combustion.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The findings are based on data collected by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover in Gale crater and then fed through a climate model.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Luis is frankly annoyed by this type of music.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vulnerability is currency on reality television, and after a season of exposing their own struggles and embarrassments, the other women are annoyed that Meredith wants to keep up appearances.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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Madsen, who has mostly feasted on Mountain West teams but not been sharp against better opponents, even talked this season about how people would come after his family, something that upset him.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Dec. 2025
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The 30-year-old feasted on a Bengals defense that has struggled to defend tight ends all year.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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