as in edible
suitable for use as food
crab apples are not actually eating apples
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as in consuming
to take in as food
having gone all day without food, we greedily ate the hamburgers
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as in eroding
to consume or wear away gradually
the pot's protective coating was eaten away by the acid
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as in dining
to take a meal
where's the best place to eat in this town?
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as in bothering
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it really eats me the way people go to national parks to enjoy nature—and then leave their litter behind
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Recent Examples of eating
Dilip Rao, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
Other forms of intermittent fasting might incorporate only one or two days per week of no eating or significant calorie restriction.
—Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 3 Mar. 2020
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Those who engage in social eating report feeling more emotionally and socially supported by their colleagues.
—Dilip Rao, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
Other forms of intermittent fasting might incorporate only one or two days per week of no eating or significant calorie restriction.
—Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 3 Mar. 2020
Verb
In her eclectic outfit, Katie Holmes brings back fond memories of eating lunch in our favorite high school teachers’ classroom.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eating
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Some of the edible dioramas are larger than a television set.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead, at the Vineyard Farmers Market, Raines sells trays of microgreens, edible seedlings of herbs and veggies, eaten raw in salads or on sandwiches.Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Enjoying a crisp fall day at the cider mill is still safe, but the FDA suggests asking if the product is pasteurized before consuming.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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What begins as a tool for convenience could grow out of control, replicating and consuming resources, and eventually overshadowing us.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While anti-Russian sentiment runs high in Georgia, there are fears that the governing Georgian Dream party is eroding the country’s relationship with the West and leaning dangerously toward appeasing Russia.Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Questions and concerns abound over privacy and the ethical use of this data, eroding consumer trust.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Is the trend of sales taking a route that is bothering you?Hitendra Patil, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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In many cases, states have stopped bothering to make legal justifications at all, the Human Rights Committee report warned.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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Starting 5 offers a spit-take moment at the start of its third episode, as Edwards waxes poetic about the importance of taking care of his body, before devouring some delivery pizza.Sean Gregory, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
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Weaving compares Frank to Saturn devouring his sons, the classical myth where a Titan eats his young to prevent them from replacing him.Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Experts recommend looking for ingredients that are gentle yet effective—and avoiding harsh chemicals (like sulfates and parabens), heavy fragrances (like synthetic fragrances), or overly abrasive particles, since these things can all be irritating to the scalp.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Eating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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