gobbled (up)

past tense of gobble (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbled (up)
Verb
  • Prosecutors turned over screenshots of the messages to the defense earlier this week.
    James Hill, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Once it is completed, it will be turned over to the city’s parks and recreation department.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • My eyes scanned the crowd for Leo.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The State Election Board later concluded last year that Fulton County likely scanned more than 3,000 ballots twice during the recount.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • But in the theatrical cut, Riley briefly survives the drop before being devoured by Tarion’s paw soldiers, the Hellhounds.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
  • 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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“Gobbled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbled%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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