pigging out

present participle of pig out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigging out
Verb
  • Scheming girlfriends, questionable business partners, a fleet of lawyers and consultants gorging themselves on fees and a whole lot of other jockeying around Sumner Redstone’s fortune and his business empire.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
  • On the smaller side, species like the river otter and mink can be found feasting on fish by the water’s edge, while lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of a wolverine roaming the tundra—and these are far from the only predators that call Katmai home.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Pigging out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigging%20out. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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