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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbling (up or down)
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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
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Commit to putting away only the laundry, say, not cleaning the entire room.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Declutter by putting away items that collect there throughout the week, like mail, packages of food, keys, or extra dishes.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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For example, taking melatonin and/or magnesium supplements, or sipping some cherry juice (which certain studies have linked to better, longer sleep) could be helpful before bed.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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After heading back inside and getting dressed for her workout in a Vuori exercise set, the star turned her attention to her daily tasks, including checking her emails while sipping a coffee made with collagen powder.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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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 16 Mar. 2026.
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