gobble (up)

Definition of gobble (up)next

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobble (up)
Verb
  • She was turned over to the custody of New Haven probation officers.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Biafra was also forced to turn over the rights to most of Dead Kennedys’ back catalogue, thus allowing the remaining members to reissue their past albums, including their debut, Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables, in 2022.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Early in the premiere, M brags about her party guests devouring her fancy salad.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
  • One had 35 eggs in it, which were devoured with delight.
    Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Each of them comes with their own QR code which, when scanned, directs observers to the Department of Justice’s Epstein Library or to other evidence of affiliation, Hyperallergic reported.
    News Desk, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The system uses facial recognition to verify a passenger's identity instead of scanning a boarding pass and a physical ID.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Stroll through the Norton Museum of Art or the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, browse chic boutiques, or sip cocktails at waterfront spots.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • With more time, adding an Art Deco walking tour, browsing Lincoln Road and exploring North Beach gives a fuller picture of how the city functions beyond the tourist core.
    Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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