1
as in welcoming
to receive or accept gladly or readily
predictably, moviegoers ate up the sequel to last summer's blockbuster
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2
as in consuming
to destroy all trace of
the surf created by a powerful hurricane could really eat up what's left of the island's eastern beach
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West Houston deserves to be a complete street — one that is safe and welcoming for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike.—
Samara Karasyk,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026 -
Today, guests arrive via much faster transportation — but the property’s welcoming atmosphere remains.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
4 May 2026
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King warned that the war would devour Johnson’s ambition for a Great Society, consuming the resources meant to relieve poverty here at home.—
Mark Conway,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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Matters involving architectural reviews and approvals can become particularly contentious and time consuming for homeowner associations, especially in large communities.—
Nicole R. Kurtz,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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But of recent, Clooney has been embracing the rising temperatures with something a little leggier.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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After a few minutes, your eyes gradually adjust, and the performers, the maybe-lovers, come into view, flesh on the ground, writhing and making out and embracing.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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“Eating (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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