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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
The way they’re eaten — standing up, straight from a serving bowl — is as American as football itself.
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Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Like all soufflés, this chili version is served quickly and must be eaten promptly, as soufflés require a level of presence few other foods demand.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The man who dumped a 5-year-old girl in the Everglades — leaving her to be eaten by alligators — had his life spared by a jury Friday afternoon in a Miami-Dade courtroom.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The sweet cakes, typically decorated in gold, purple and green, are eaten throughout the Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
Ideally, provide a range of low-mess snacks that can easily be eaten during gameplay, or take dedicated food breaks throughout the game so your game tiles don’t get covered with food.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Anyone who has eaten a poisonous mushroom should immediately seek medical attention or call a local poison control hotline.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Writing in his journal, Cook noted that the Rapanui grew sweet potatoes, yams, taro, plantains, and sugarcane, all of which his crew had eaten elsewhere in the Pacific.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
It's typically dried rather than eaten raw, with a brittle shell and stringy pulp that's traditionally cracked open and steeped to make a mildly sweet, herbal tea.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Like all soufflés, this chili version is served quickly and must be eaten promptly, as soufflés require a level of presence few other foods demand.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The man who dumped a 5-year-old girl in the Everglades — leaving her to be eaten by alligators — had his life spared by a jury Friday afternoon in a Miami-Dade courtroom.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The sweet cakes, typically decorated in gold, purple and green, are eaten throughout the Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
Ideally, provide a range of low-mess snacks that can easily be eaten during gameplay, or take dedicated food breaks throughout the game so your game tiles don’t get covered with food.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Anyone who has eaten a poisonous mushroom should immediately seek medical attention or call a local poison control hotline.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Writing in his journal, Cook noted that the Rapanui grew sweet potatoes, yams, taro, plantains, and sugarcane, all of which his crew had eaten elsewhere in the Pacific.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
It's typically dried rather than eaten raw, with a brittle shell and stringy pulp that's traditionally cracked open and steeped to make a mildly sweet, herbal tea.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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When to seek medical attention Anyone who has consumed this type of mushroom should follow up with their primary care physician or a liver specialist to monitor for liver failure, doctors recommend.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some have found a groove again, writing in their temporary homes, while others have yet to return to their practice, consumed by the logistics of loss and relocation and out of step with their routines.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Critics, however, countered that Kamau's political identity does not exempt him from basic legal standards and that the case was one of several controversies that eroded confidence in his administration.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But if your prerequisites for a dreamy getaway entail an intimate enclave where famous artists once dined and stayed, all roads lead to La Colombe d’Or.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Three of us dined here last week, the day after the restaurant briefly closed because of ICE activity.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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That’s right—if you can’t be bothered to take 10 minutes (or at most, 45 minutes) out of your vacation to follow international safety protocol, you can be kicked off your cruise ship.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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And while some families might be able to cut down on toys, others might be bothered having toys in every room.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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Holy Innocents School posted on Facebook that the school’s church hall was broken into and destroyed.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The structure was destroyed during World War II and numerous frescoes were lost in raids, according to Jubilee 2025.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Senior guard Sam Kelly then made a steal, and Walker again fed Zitko, who scored inside to complete an opening 14-0 run by the Huskies.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Other concerns are that power-hungry data centers fed by natural gas generators can hurt air quality, consume water and intensify climate damage.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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In one Upper East Side neighborhood known for pristine sidewalks, residents said they were annoyed by the sight of piles of trash bags one after another.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Hassan was annoyed by the smell of cigarettes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bidunga feasted on the Baylor bigs inside while racking up blocks on the other end.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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