GOBBLING (UP OR DOWN) Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

gobbling (up or down)

verb

present participle of gobble (up or down)

as in knocking back

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For more than three decades now, the cafe has welcomed LGBTQ+ locals, travelers, and anyone else looking for a warm, welcoming place to have a rollicking good time, whether that means cheering on their favorite drag queen or knocking back drinks with a hot date.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Return of the party crowd At Zuma, a stalwart venue of the usually busy lifestyle scene in the Dubai International Financial Centre, some of the party crowd are back, getting down to DJs and knocking back pricy cocktails.

— Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026

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But no series ostensibly for children has worked harder to guilt-trip adults into taking better care of their pets or belongings than the Toy Story movies, in which the mere act of putting away playthings is tantamount to mass murder.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Try one undistracted meal a week Finding the time for just one dedicated family meal a week — putting away the phone for 20 to 30 minutes during breakfast, lunch or dinner — could be worth it when the nightly affair is simply not going to happen.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 16 June 2026

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Even for the die-hard coffee drinker, sipping on a delicious cup of tea now and again can provide health benefits, promote relaxation and help lower stress.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The courtyard restaurant is perfect for sipping coffee in the sun; the menu here has more indulgent options like paellas and hamburgers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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