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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
Some might also have eaten prey that had been contaminated.
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Kristen Monsell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Now, the money may be eaten away by the rising global price of fuel.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
When a nurse showed her a dog food pellet, Laura said the child may have eaten it while unattended at a babysitter’s home, the affidavit states.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
In some species, they are not only killed by the bigger and stronger females, but they also are eaten.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
They are often served steamed or microwaved, and can be eaten on their own (perhaps with a pinch of salt) or added to salads.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The child's father told doctors the boy had eaten half a bag of popcorn and a full bag of chips without issue.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Although traditionally eaten at New Years, this good luck dish can be enjoyed year-round, and happens to be a great way to use up leftover ham.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Then, when Lent ended right before Easter, the eggs would be distributed to the Church and the less fortunate, or eaten in celebration of the holiday.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Kristen Monsell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Now, the money may be eaten away by the rising global price of fuel.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
When a nurse showed her a dog food pellet, Laura said the child may have eaten it while unattended at a babysitter’s home, the affidavit states.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
In some species, they are not only killed by the bigger and stronger females, but they also are eaten.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
They are often served steamed or microwaved, and can be eaten on their own (perhaps with a pinch of salt) or added to salads.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The child's father told doctors the boy had eaten half a bag of popcorn and a full bag of chips without issue.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Although traditionally eaten at New Years, this good luck dish can be enjoyed year-round, and happens to be a great way to use up leftover ham.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Then, when Lent ended right before Easter, the eggs would be distributed to the Church and the less fortunate, or eaten in celebration of the holiday.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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The product was discontinued in the 1980s following public concerns about Pop Rocks, including rumors that the candy could be dangerous when consumed with soda.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crismon notes that fresh juice should be consumed within three to five days.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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If there was ever a notion that profanity isn’t befitting of the nation’s highest office, that standard has largely eroded.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Underlying the Persian Gulf itself is a basin filled with debris eroded from the rising of the Zagros Mountains.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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Consumer research from OpenTable and KAYAK found that 60% of those surveyed had dined solo at a sit-down restaurant in the past 12 months.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Consumer research from OpenTable and KAYAK found that 60% of those surveyed had dined solo at a sit-down restaurant in the past 12 months.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Heat’s third matchup of the season against the Raptors didn’t go well either, as Toronto’s length on the defensive end again bothered Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some voters were bothered by Turning Point's involvement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pratt's home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The outlet said the strikes also destroyed homes and caused widespread damage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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The babies were all fed a specialized formula offered in hospitals for premature babies called Similac Special Care.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Others were fed high-fat diets, according to the study's press release.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The platform’s staff has seemed minorly annoyed at the shots Denk and others at Beehiiv have taken as Substack has moved from disruptor to incumbent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Violent extremists feasted on this great replacement propaganda, using it to justify terror attacks across the West.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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In his mind’s eye, the 68-year-old former rancher sees a meadow that once rippled with ribbons of grass, on which black Brangus cows feasted but are here no more.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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