Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbled (up or down)
Verb
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Auckland District Court accepted his request, but he was knocked back at the final hurdle by the Registrar General.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025 -
For example, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson knocked back one when his calves started cramping at the end of a Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is now a rising, maturing team with enough mental toughness to put away bad opponents despite bad luck and maddening officiating.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Engine Red + Soft Lilac Pastels like lilac are typically put away for the season once fall comes, but why?—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the night unfolded, live models showcased key looks from the line while guests sipped, snacked, and mingled.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of judges sipped through 8,315 beers from 1,555 breweries and awarded 374 gold, silver and bronze medals to the best in the nation.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 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 Ravens got down to the red zone on the opening possession behind Henry’s bruising runs that picked up six yards at will.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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In one photo, Sanger, who is a co-founder of Tempted Dirty Shirley, got down on one knee on a cliffside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, as Agrait beamed with joy.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Smith, the charity board member, stands in between the long blades of grass that have grown back where blazing fires devoured everything in its path just a year ago.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pair the charming size with the combination of pumpkin and cheesecake, and prepare for them to be devoured in minutes.—
Jorie Nicole McDonald,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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