1
as in welcomes
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 consumes
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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The property welcomes everyone, kids and dogs included, although advance notice is needed for both.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026 -
For those hesitant to participate, Macintyre said the event welcomes people of all abilities.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Wi-Fi consumes more power, so the Wi-Fi routers that connect devices to each other and the internet typically have to be plugged into an outlet.—
Shreyas Sen,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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My family consumes the world through a screen.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Mike Varshavski, a family medicine physician and social media influencer, embraces live debate.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Vi Lyles said Charlotte is a city that embraces innovation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Eats (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eats%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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