as in consumed
to take in as food
after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy
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It’s commonly consumed in South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025 -
Consumers may return the product to their local Publix store for a full refund, regardless of whether the product has been opened or consumed.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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This is now a rising, maturing team with enough mental toughness to put away bad opponents despite bad luck and maddening officiating.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Engine Red + Soft Lilac Pastels like lilac are typically put away for the season once fall comes, but why?—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Tucked (away or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucked%20%28away%20or%20in%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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