Example Sentences
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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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
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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
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Rey laughed and left the deck on the table, sipping on his Kola Champagne.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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All the Phillies players are left with is the memory of watching the Dodgers’ celebration before sipping beers as the sadness settled.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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