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as in consumed
to take in as food
having gone all day without food, we greedily ate the hamburgers
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as in eroded
to consume or wear away gradually
the pot's protective coating was eaten away by the acid
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as in dined
to take a meal
where's the best place to eat in this town?
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as in gotten
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 eaten
One theory holds that since shells frequently prevent tortoises from being eaten by predators, shelled species tend to live longer, and over time that may have helped to produce evolutionary pressures to age more slowly.
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Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
While all parts of both species are potentially toxic to pets, American mistletoe is far less toxic than European but can still cause discomfort if enough is eaten.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Food allergies occur when your body issues an incorrect immune response to certain foods and ingredients when eaten.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Similar to the effect on animals, European mistletoe appears to be more toxic than American mistletoe so the reaction may depend on the type eaten and the part of the plant (the berries are less toxic than the leaves).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Feelings of bloating, cramping, constipation or nausea often occur because of something someone has eaten, drank or as a result of anxiety or significant amounts of stress.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
As rampant inflation has eaten into retirees’ spending power, for instance, a much larger portion of them, 68%, report having outstanding credit card debt.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Yes, Amanita Muscaria — even when eaten in chocolate — can produce vivid hallucinations, euphoric sensations, and an altered perception of time and space.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
White potatoes contain vital nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and fiber—especially when eaten with their skin intact.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
While all parts of both species are potentially toxic to pets, American mistletoe is far less toxic than European but can still cause discomfort if enough is eaten.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Food allergies occur when your body issues an incorrect immune response to certain foods and ingredients when eaten.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Similar to the effect on animals, European mistletoe appears to be more toxic than American mistletoe so the reaction may depend on the type eaten and the part of the plant (the berries are less toxic than the leaves).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Feelings of bloating, cramping, constipation or nausea often occur because of something someone has eaten, drank or as a result of anxiety or significant amounts of stress.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
As rampant inflation has eaten into retirees’ spending power, for instance, a much larger portion of them, 68%, report having outstanding credit card debt.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Yes, Amanita Muscaria — even when eaten in chocolate — can produce vivid hallucinations, euphoric sensations, and an altered perception of time and space.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
White potatoes contain vital nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and fiber—especially when eaten with their skin intact.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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Seafood is meant to be consumed fresh, from ocean to plate with minimal modifications.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The report added that other members of the child’s family had consumed smaller amounts of the same raw milk with their coffee, but all of them tested negative for influenza.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s once-stable role has visibly eroded, while Iran is almost out of the picture, its influence waning under shifting dynamics.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Employers and consumers continue to see their earnings eroded by the costs of care and insurance.Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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McGee’s group complied and dined elsewhere without issue.James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Once upon a time, long, long ago, Brooklyn wasn’t considered hip, or interesting, or even, for those who lived and dined and died in Manhattan, a socially appropriate place to go out to eat.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Instead, they were treated as mental health patients, and no one bothered to inquire about their reasons.Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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Derik Queen isn’t bothered by freshman jitters Hardly anyone would have faulted the precocious youngster from Baltimore for feeling a little heat in his first true road game of the season in a hostile environment like the one created by the crowd at Mackey Arena.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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Or annoyed at the waste of time and money?Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Not all residents are annoyed by their plucky neighbors’ antics, though.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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