Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbling (up)
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Richard Pitino will prove to be a good hire for the Musketeers, but the transition to a new coach and completely turning over the roster will make for a transition season.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Billups was released from custody under the conditions of turning over his passport, not contacting any of the 30-plus co-defendants charged, and not participating in any gambling activity.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This would be in accordance with the universal law of capital devouring everything potentially good and excreting it as something actually bad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Video shows orcas hunting great white sharks and devouring their livers.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some properties even offer printing and scanning services at the front desk, and bathroom scales are available as well for weighing luggage before flights to avoid overweight bag fees.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Customers can also earn bonus entries into the grand prize sweepstakes by scanning the bar code on their Kohl's receipts.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Gobbling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbling%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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