gobble (up)

Definition of gobble (up)next

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobble (up)
Verb
  • Prosecutors turned over screenshots of the messages to the defense earlier this week.
    James Hill, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Its board of directors has six seats, with elections staggered so that half of the board turns over at a time.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Sacramento State’s 6-foot-11, 270-pound senior craves the opportunity to devour defenders in the lane with post moves, or a pass to an open shooter after a double-team, or to thunder-dunk on the run as one regal finisher.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The Tyranids represent man's fear of the natural world, nature's inexorable ability to overwhelm, decay, and devour all of man's greatest works.
    Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • After scanning the code, the recipients might be prompted to provide personal or financial information or to download malicious software.
    Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The device’s management options include hacker prevention, password protection and a VPN pass-through for discreet browsing.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Below, browse through the top eight products with the SMG stamp of approval—starting at just $15 for a limited time.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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