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
Isabella Cueto, STAT, 22 Mar. 2023
Those who engage in social eating report feeling more emotionally and socially supported by their colleagues.
—Dilip Rao, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This includes eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and engaging in self-care and mindfulness practices.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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New childhood obesity guidelines still face a long road to consensus Across the studies, specific online experiences — certain social media trends, pro-eating disorder content, and a focus on appearance and photo platforms — had a stronger relationship to negative outcomes.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 22 Mar. 2023
Those who engage in social eating report feeling more emotionally and socially supported by their colleagues.
—Dilip Rao, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
Verb
Families often come together for a meal, eating traditional foods that celebrate the miracle of the oil.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This includes eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and engaging in self-care and mindfulness practices.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eating
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Others who've tested mushroom edible products have also documented a variety of undisclosed substances, as NPR reported earlier this year.Will Stone, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hall’s love for edible gifts pairs perfectly with her partnership with Quaker Oats.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some places allow raw milk sales for pet food, without a way to know who or what is consuming it.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The singer-songwriter has not hinted at what’s next, and there’s no timetable for an album or even more songs—but that’s not keeping Americans from not just consuming his work, but doing so in large numbers and new ways.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Institutions depend on mutual trust, and if the United States flouts the rules, others may follow suit—eroding the foundations of global cooperation.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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But as Monday made clear, any patience this fan base has left is rapidly eroding in tandem with this season.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Somehow, that doesn’t cure Guillermo’s melancholy, and the other vamps theorize about why this is bothering Guillermo so much.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
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Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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Marine bacteria swoop in, devouring the algae’s remains and releasing much of that carbon right back into the air.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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They are considered one of the most invasive species in the marine environment, destroying seagrass, devouring baby crab and salmon and basically laying waste to coastal waters from California to Alaska.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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This waterproof version of the brand's best-selling, clump-free formula can withstand heat, humidity, and any other moisture that may come your way without irritating sensitive eyes.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Eating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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