gobble (up)

verb

Definition of gobble (up)next
as in to turn over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobble (up)
  1. turn over
  2. devour
  3. scan
  4. browse
Verb
  • He was turned over to the Marshals Service at the border in San Diego and officers from Nevada’s Division of Parole and Probation transported him back to Las Vegas.
    KSNV Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Giuliani has turned over some portion of the assets but says that some delays are out of his control.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of turn over
Verb
  • Voters in California devoured LAist's voter game plan for LA County.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of devour
Verb
  • The consumer version is very easy to use, with installation taking moments and a standard scan just a few seconds.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • McClellan wants visitors to be able to pull out their phones at a site, scan a QR code, and listen to an audio guide.
    Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of scan
Verb
  • By using the ship’s dedicated app passengers can browse products, reserve, or pre-order them ahead of their voyage or outside of opening hours.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of browse
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