load up on

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Definition of load up onnext
as in gorge
to eat greedily or to excess He was loading up on shrimp at the party.

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Recent Examples of load up on Consumers in the country, nervous about the shaky economy, are loading up on gold jewelry, bars and coins. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 During that time, Washington loaded up on talent, signing forward Boone Jenner and defenseman Vincent Desharnais and acquiring forwards Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou in trades. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 From keeping hydrated to loading up on carbs, runners are making their final preparations for the big day. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 Instead, Luke loads up on protein — including nearly a carton of eggs to himself every morning for breakfast. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for load up on

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“Load up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/load%20up%20on. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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