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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
Any ripe produce should be eaten or refrigerated as soon as possible to prevent fruit flies.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
An adult might, say, get eaten or crushed before maxing out its reproductive potential.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
When eaten, the sugar is normally harmless.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The domoic acid works its way up the food chain, often in anchovies and sardines, which are then eaten by pelicans, sea lions, whales and other animals.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
When eaten, the sugar is normally harmless.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Roasted carrots with a little oil unlock more vitamin A than steamed carrots eaten plain.
—Allison Palmer
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
It is discussed and compared to the taste of other white cheeses eaten in the past.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Because of its sour taste, it's rarely eaten raw and is instead used to make cocktails, marinades, salad dressings, and desserts.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
An adult might, say, get eaten or crushed before maxing out its reproductive potential.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
When eaten, the sugar is normally harmless.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The domoic acid works its way up the food chain, often in anchovies and sardines, which are then eaten by pelicans, sea lions, whales and other animals.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
When eaten, the sugar is normally harmless.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Roasted carrots with a little oil unlock more vitamin A than steamed carrots eaten plain.
—Allison Palmer
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
It is discussed and compared to the taste of other white cheeses eaten in the past.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Because of its sour taste, it's rarely eaten raw and is instead used to make cocktails, marinades, salad dressings, and desserts.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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Our favourite was the coco margarita, best consumed while sitting outdoors beneath stars and watching the flickering lights of nearby Nusa Penida and Lombok on the horizon.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Some of the Styrofoam for the ice hotel was reused for the body parts in the warehouse that Carol finds in episodes five and six after tracking milk cartons consumed by the Others.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2026
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The oil supply shock caused by the Iran war has eroded global demand for crude — but a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Israel’s failed forever wars in Iran and Lebanon have further eroded Netanyahu’s prospects.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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In Nuuk, Horn dined multiple times with Pele Broberg, the head of the Naleraq Party.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The pair dined at a Mexican restaurant followed by dessert at a cookie shop.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Even if he’s never bothered to pause and consider it.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In some cases, these kinds of candidates have not even bothered to vote, let alone hold public office.—
Garry South,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The crash sparked a fire that destroyed the aircraft, which was operating as a skydiving flight, according to the NTSB.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The fire burned more than 60 acres and destroyed several structures, including homes, according to CBS Los Angeles.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Experts warn the vast basin, fed by the murky Tidal Basin and darkened by new paint that warms the water, may never stay algae-free without more drastic measures.—
Katie Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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So was the island sufficiently fed by the end of the finale?—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Damian used to get annoyed with his father's motivational chats about responsibility.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Three hours before the parade is set to begin, paradegoers are already annoyed at the disorganization and slow-moving lines.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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But because Towns was in position, Anunoby, Bridges and Hart each feasted by reaching-in and poking the ball free.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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Going into Tuesday’s game, the Diamondbacks had feasted on left-handed pitching.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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