eating (up)

present participle of eat (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eating (up)
Verb
  • And then there was Drew (Cameron Mathison), who insisted on attending the memorial despite the Quartermaine family being less than welcoming.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The Texas Rattlers, a professional bull riding team, are welcoming fans to Rattler Days this weekend at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, featuring events for kids and families.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fans are already consuming an increasing number of clips captured on other viewers’ phones, offering unique angles of game-changing plays or gnarly injuries mixed with the fan reactions that make those moments so compelling.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Brigadier General Edwin Urrego, commander of the Metropolitan Police, initially told local outlets that seven people had been found dead as a result of consuming the tainted liquor.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Across Jamaica, resorts are embracing bolder design, elevated local cuisine, and a more profound sense of place.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The Grammy winner, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, penned a heartfelt message to Polansky and included three photos of the couple embracing each other.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Eating (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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