as in devoured
to swallow or eat greedily
scoffed dinner before running off to the basketball game
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Recent Examples of scoffed
Others, such as Langley, scoffed at the idea of repaying NCDOT.
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Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
While the sticker shock of what is typically a $13 trip enraged the masses—the price was initially announced at $150 in April, before it got knocked down to 98 bucks in the face of public backlash—some observers, particularly those from Europe, scoffed at all the outrage.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026
Lendeborg scoffed at that talking point.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Several students testified that Metcalf, after ordering Anthony to leave his team’s tent, scoffed before Anthony reached a hand into a bag and pulled out a knife.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
But Matter scoffed at the idea that the initiative has nativist undertones.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The real estate heir went on to become a vocal advocate for firing former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — as well as controversial housing proposals, like a 50-year mortgage, that other GOP officials scoffed at.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Froelich and Cutter scoffed at those arguments.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Naysayers had already scoffed at the idea, and the jokes only continued to grow once AstroTurf was installed with zero markings.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
While the sticker shock of what is typically a $13 trip enraged the masses—the price was initially announced at $150 in April, before it got knocked down to 98 bucks in the face of public backlash—some observers, particularly those from Europe, scoffed at all the outrage.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026
Lendeborg scoffed at that talking point.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Several students testified that Metcalf, after ordering Anthony to leave his team’s tent, scoffed before Anthony reached a hand into a bag and pulled out a knife.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
But Matter scoffed at the idea that the initiative has nativist undertones.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The real estate heir went on to become a vocal advocate for firing former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — as well as controversial housing proposals, like a 50-year mortgage, that other GOP officials scoffed at.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Froelich and Cutter scoffed at those arguments.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Naysayers had already scoffed at the idea, and the jokes only continued to grow once AstroTurf was installed with zero markings.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoffed
Verb
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Without any fencing or protective outer layer, the house was demolished in 1902, devoured by cows.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
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His public appearances away from work tend to happen organically, as people have devoured every peek into his world.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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That public has continually widened its gullet and gulped.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Many years had passed since Caity Maple, a Sacramento councilmember, gulped down orange juice.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Officials said anyone who inhaled smoke and is experiencing a sudden onset of respiratory problems, headaches, dizziness, nausea, or throat irritation should report to the emergency room for treatment.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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But ozone is dangerous when inhaled.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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“Scoffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoffed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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