Thesaurus results for GOBBLE (UP)

gobble (up)

verb

Definition of gobble (up)

as in to turn over

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In recent weeks, the DOJ has sought to justify the redactions, rather than turn over the materials.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
According to this version, Collier had told Roosevelt that if the hunt was turned over to him, completely, the bear would be found.

— Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn over

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Only weeks ago, the most destructive wildfire in Spanish history devoured 500 square kilometers (193 square miles) and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in central Spain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Only weeks ago, the most destructive wildfire in Spanish history devoured 500 square kilometers (193 square miles) and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in Ávila, in central Spain.

— Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of devour

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Social Security uses technology to scan disability applications for conditions on the compassionate allowances list, and those applications often receive approval within days, according to one law firm.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
The scientists used cutting-edge airborne laser scanning technology and found hundreds of previously unknown earthworks.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of scan

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For LeoList, these trends reinforce the importance of localized, searchable, French-language classifieds experiences that reflect how Quebec users already browse, compare and respond to listings online.

— Ascend Agency, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
The company claims a 20 percent boost in power efficiency, along with 25 percent faster browsing and 15 percent faster app loading.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

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