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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But an example had been set of welcoming extremism (extreme ideology, extreme tactics) for the sake of winning.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026 -
The Seminoles hosted a welcoming ceremony two miles away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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What this means for you Ultimately, this study suggests that consuming sugar substitutes over an extended period of time is associated with worse cognitive health.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
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As of time of publication, the company said no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported, but warned that consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially for young children, pregnant people, older adults and people who are immunocompromised.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mercury, the messenger, is embracing beauteous Venus in your 10th House of Drive.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Thank you for embracing our roots.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Eating (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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