gobble (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobble (up)
Verb
  • After the story’s publication, the state treasurer’s office audited its deposits and determined that no tow truck company or the DMV had ever turned over money from sales in the history of the law.
    Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The current season is headlined by virtual pop star Hatsune Miku and ends on April 8, turning over to the Carpenter mini era.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Later, India had another line drive that was devoured by Kauffman Stadium’s dimensions.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The old economy still holds sway in a few places — legacy media companies that didn’t get devoured by the internet, film studios that remain flush with cash.
    Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Guests who have opted into the biometric journey will be asked to scan their passport and look into the camera of one of the biometric face pods which will then validate their information.
    Robin Raven, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Many learned the depressing answer only when trying to scan badges and getting rejected by security, which treated them more or less like trespassers.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Casual activities like browsing the web, shopping, and scrolling social media feeds didn't pose a problem.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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