Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbled (up or down)
Verb
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Two employees of Kentucky Truck Parts and Service, whose shop is located on the edge of the debris field, told CNN affiliate WLKY they were knocked back by the explosion.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Colts three-time All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and mates knocked back linemen and linebackers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Evening Tasks After dinner, closing the house for the night would include making sure the kitchen was entirely tidy (including floors) and everything was put away.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The 49ers’ coaches won’t like that Bethune and his mates couldn’t put away Dart and a weaponless Giants offense late in the game.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The former Nickelodeon sitcom stars posted a new video on Instagram Wednesday, teasing what appeared to be a casual interaction as Peck sipped on a large drink in a plastic container.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jones appeared in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday in a dark suit, blue shirt, no tie and sipped from an orange Gatorade purchased in the courthouse coffee shop.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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So the 46,000 at the Stadium of Light gulped again.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Rams got down to the 15-yard line with 35 seconds left and let the clock run down for Wilkins to kick a game-tying field goal.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the stars, Ino Toshiro — Japan’s State Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry — got down to business in his speech at the opening ceremony, including the revelation that Japan will be the country of honor at next year’s Cannes Market.—
Mark Schilling,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Angelo’s is the lunch stop and Strowman devoured ribs, brisket and more smoked meats, restaurant owner Jason George told the Star-Telegram.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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The little green worm quickly devoured yours.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Gobbled (up or down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbled%20%28up%20or%20down%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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