gobbling (up or down)

Definition of gobbling (up or down)next
present participle of gobble (up or down)

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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
  • 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
  • Utopia Home Premium Wooden Hangers One of my favorite little luxuries in my own home is having wooden hangers in all of our closets, which makes putting away laundry or getting dressed feel less like a chore.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While people across the globe have their own twists on cozy warm beverages, the idea of waking up and sipping on a hot cup of water, or doing the same before bed, is taking off on social media.
    Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
  • As the Bay Area slowly — some might say glacially — crawls into spring, there’s nothing better than sipping a hot cup of tea or coffee to warm yourself up.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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