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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
They’re best eaten raw or lightly steamed to preserve their nutrients.
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Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Deli meat and bacon should be thawed and eaten within a month.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
They can be eaten fresh, frozen, or dried, and used as a topping, side, smoothie ingredient, or dessert.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The Archdiocese says fish, shrimp, crab, lobster and other shellfish can also be eaten.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
In some cases, the tariffs have eaten into margins and forced businesses to lay off staff, raise prices or radically alter their supply chains.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
It is typically dipped in salt water and then eaten.
—Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Storms and heavy rain in recent days have also eaten away at long stretches of coastline on the Ionian Sea, from Ugento to the beaches of Gallipoli, damaging beach structures, causing small cliff falls and harming ports.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Dinners may be eaten at the church or taken to-go, Jones said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Deli meat and bacon should be thawed and eaten within a month.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
They can be eaten fresh, frozen, or dried, and used as a topping, side, smoothie ingredient, or dessert.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The Archdiocese says fish, shrimp, crab, lobster and other shellfish can also be eaten.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
In some cases, the tariffs have eaten into margins and forced businesses to lay off staff, raise prices or radically alter their supply chains.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
It is typically dipped in salt water and then eaten.
—Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Storms and heavy rain in recent days have also eaten away at long stretches of coastline on the Ionian Sea, from Ugento to the beaches of Gallipoli, damaging beach structures, causing small cliff falls and harming ports.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Dinners may be eaten at the church or taken to-go, Jones said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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In late September 2020, the hospitality world, including foodies around the world, watched in horror as parts of this beloved resort, including the restaurant, were consumed by the Glass Fire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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This was one of those stories that could have consumed the global media that descended into Milan and the Italian Alps for the duration of these Games.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
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The lockstep support the Clintons enjoyed among congressional Democrats has eroded as a new generation of lawmakers has taken office -- nine Democrats joined with Republicans on the House committee to advance the contempt resolution.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Chinese streaming giant iQiYi returned to revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, posting a 3% year-over-year increase and narrowing its quarterly loss, though the company swung to a full-year loss as profitability eroded sharply.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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The duo recently dined at Enrico Bartolini al Mudec in Milan.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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The next day, the person dined at Taqueria El Atacor, 11156 1/2 Whittier Blvd.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tough, undemanding, and rarely bothered by pests, a cheery patch of daffodils can last for generations.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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As a young schoolboy, Davidson was often cruelly stigmatized because no one had bothered to diagnose his disorder.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Fire Department and Mayor Bass have been criticized for their response during and after the Palisades Fire, which burned more than 23,000 acres, killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Unfortunately the rooms that met ADA requirements were located on the part of the property that was destroyed during the fires.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The big man drew a foul inside, sank a baby hook shot, rejected a shot by Suns counterpart Mark Williams and fed a pass to Sam Hauser for a layup.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Having never trained in improv, Byrne had to adapt to being fed multiple alternative lines during filming while working with actors who might float off into comedic rants at any minute.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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After it had been viewed by more than 12 million people, Tkachuk indicated the stunt annoyed him.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Calvin is annoyed that the Post describes Carolyn as Kelly’s protégé instead of his.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 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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Meanwhile, New England feasted on the easiest schedule in the league.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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