gobbling (up or down)

present participle of gobble (up or down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbling (up or down)
Verb
  • In 2019, Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl reported that Prince Harry, who was once known for knocking back vodka Red Bull chasers at nightclubs, had adopted a healthier lifestyle thanks to his wife.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Phillies play reliever roulette Righty David Robertson entered when Cristopher Sánchez encountered trouble in the sixth, putting away pinch hitter Max Muncy, a lefty batter.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • And that confidence and identity have carried over into the first two weeks of the season, from putting away a good Houston Texans team in the opener to pulling away from the Tennessee Titans this past weekend after trailing late in the third quarter.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fred Astaire, in his final film role, stars as the head of the Chowder Society, a New England men's club in which members regale each other with spooky stories while sipping brandy.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Fans kept their spirits high throughout the evening, sipping on a variety of White Claw flavors and products, and making the most of the interactive experiences on-site.
    Quincy Green, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Gobbling (up or down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbling%20%28up%20or%20down%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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