eating (up)

present participle of eat (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eating (up)
Verb
  • While 21gramm is trendier than some of its peers, the owners wanted to keep it a place where prices are fair, the atmosphere respectful, and the vibe welcoming to all.
    Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Noem’s video is meant to replace the traditional message from Homeland secretaries welcoming passengers to federal security screening areas.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The term broadly refers to working out while consuming only slightly more calories than the body needs to maintain itself, and getting those calories from healthy sources.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
  • There are no known health risks associated with consuming too much vitamin K.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Far from abdicating responsibility, these young adults were embracing it and moving, however slowly, into their future roles of caring for us.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Lowe's is also embracing the oversized trend.
    Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Eating (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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