eating (up)

verb

Definition of eating (up)next
present participle of eat (up)
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eating (up)
  1. welcoming
  2. consuming
  3. embracing
Verb
  • Spain is accustomed to welcoming visitors from around the world, but as always, learning a few phrases in the local language will go a long way.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
  • There are also plenty of beaches to choose from, and many of them are known for welcoming nesting loggerhead turtles.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of welcoming
Verb
  • Because poppy seeds come from the same plant species used to produce opiates, consuming large amounts can sometimes lead to detectable levels of opiate compounds in urine tests.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • The potential spread of massive water and electricity-consuming data centers into Florida has sparked fierce opposition from thousands of residents and drawn dividing lines between its most powerful politicians.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of consuming
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  • Long before method dressing became Hollywood’s favorite buzzword, Zendaya was already embracing the trend.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • They were seen holding hands and getting cozy, kissing and embracing, while enjoying a performance by Sienna Spiro.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of embracing
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“Eating (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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