as in devouring
to swallow or eat greedily
scoffed dinner before running off to the basketball game
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Recent Examples of scoffing
Munisteri warned the evening crowd that Democrats are unified and fighting to flip the state while Republicans are scoffing at that notion without taking any meaningful action to prevent that reality.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The effort prompted light scoffing, but perhaps the people who ran the network in 1997 were ahead of their time.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The headset, powered by the M2 chip, had a slow start, with many complaining about its weight and scoffing at the $3,500 price tag.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The next morning, Park awakes hung over before disgustingly scoffing down a handful of salmon off a caterer's serving tray.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Mark sees why when his students barely look up from their phones while scoffing at his plan to teach Anna Karenina.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
That was fun, drinking from a bone china tea set and scoffing jam scones in a quaint village cafe on the edge of the Lake District.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Whether scoffing the fisherman's haul at Ristorante Bar la Vela, margaritas and caper paté at Kaya Kaya overlooking the harbor of Scauri, or simply scrambling onto a rocky perch with a cold beer.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The 30-second spot shows Hughes, Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger, Colorado defenseman Cale Makar and Boston forward Charlie McAvoy in a classroom setting, asking questions and scoffing at the notion that AI can compare to NHL hockey.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The effort prompted light scoffing, but perhaps the people who ran the network in 1997 were ahead of their time.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The headset, powered by the M2 chip, had a slow start, with many complaining about its weight and scoffing at the $3,500 price tag.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The next morning, Park awakes hung over before disgustingly scoffing down a handful of salmon off a caterer's serving tray.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Mark sees why when his students barely look up from their phones while scoffing at his plan to teach Anna Karenina.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
That was fun, drinking from a bone china tea set and scoffing jam scones in a quaint village cafe on the edge of the Lake District.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Whether scoffing the fisherman's haul at Ristorante Bar la Vela, margaritas and caper paté at Kaya Kaya overlooking the harbor of Scauri, or simply scrambling onto a rocky perch with a cold beer.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The 30-second spot shows Hughes, Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger, Colorado defenseman Cale Makar and Boston forward Charlie McAvoy in a classroom setting, asking questions and scoffing at the notion that AI can compare to NHL hockey.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoffing
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Picture him in his threadbare suit, nervously smoking his Tecla cigarettes, his eyes obliquely devouring everything, his notes on a small table that resembles a pulpit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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He’s been devouring the genre since, recommending new reads on his TikTok account.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Transmission risk Andes hantavirus is a rare infection in humans, and the vast majority of cases are acquired via exposure to rodents or inhaling particles from their droppings, urine, or bodily fluids.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Who said what Hantavirus is a rare and deadly virus usually spread by inhaling rodent droppings, but the Andes strain found in the infected passengers can spread through close human contact, the World Health Organization said.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Scoffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoffing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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