gobble (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobble (up)
Verb
  • The department refused to turn over a statement for Devalkenaere and issue one for McQuillen, according to Baker.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
  • After the remains were turned over to the Monterey County Coroner’s Division, investigators determined the remains belonged to a man between the ages of 35 and 50 years old, who stood between 5 feet, 8 inches and 6 feet, 3 inches tall, the company said.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • In the wake of the box office devouring of Jurassic World: Rebirth, its lead, Scarlett Johansson, has just broken a Hollywood record.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • The seventh installment in Universal’s long-running dino series — this time starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali — has devoured a mighty $318 million worldwide since Wednesday, including $147 million at the domestic box office.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • Just scan your bar cart for an interesting bottle, crack a can of tonic, and apéro hour is yours.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • Ruff scanned and rescanned his ticket in disbelief.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Just browsing now, former #1 The Old Guard 2 is down to #5 while past contenders have fallen away entirely.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • While browsing the agency's website, Kelly spotted a little girl with spina bifida.
    Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 July 2025
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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