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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 bothered
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
Monk fruit can be eaten whole, but it’s most often used as an extract to replace regular sugar.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Tubers exposed to sunlight turn green and shouldn't be eaten.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Public health officials issued a second warning last month, cautioning the public against foraging for wild mushrooms, noting that many people mistakenly have eaten the death cap, which when consumed can cause severe liver damage and, in some cases, death.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So, on average, each person has eaten half of a chicken.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Guests at a new sub sandwich shop in Connecticut get a special treat that can’t be eaten.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
While there’s no question that spinach is healthy, some people may wonder whether it’s best eaten raw or cooked.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Like all soufflés, this chili version is served quickly and must be eaten promptly, as soufflés require a level of presence few other foods demand.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The sweet cakes, typically decorated in gold, purple and green, are eaten throughout the Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Tubers exposed to sunlight turn green and shouldn't be eaten.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Public health officials issued a second warning last month, cautioning the public against foraging for wild mushrooms, noting that many people mistakenly have eaten the death cap, which when consumed can cause severe liver damage and, in some cases, death.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So, on average, each person has eaten half of a chicken.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Guests at a new sub sandwich shop in Connecticut get a special treat that can’t be eaten.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
While there’s no question that spinach is healthy, some people may wonder whether it’s best eaten raw or cooked.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Like all soufflés, this chili version is served quickly and must be eaten promptly, as soufflés require a level of presence few other foods demand.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The sweet cakes, typically decorated in gold, purple and green, are eaten throughout the Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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The cognitive benefits were most pronounced in those who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea daily.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Critics, however, countered that Kamau's political identity does not exempt him from basic legal standards and that the case was one of several controversies that eroded confidence in his administration.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Staff at Hearst took note this week of the frequency in which board member and scion Austin Hearst dined with Epstein in 2013; emails showed Epstein invited Hearst to visit his home, and the two planned a trip together to visit Harvard.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, had dined with her family the night before neighbors reported her missing.—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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Something that bothered Rick was confidence or anything that whiffed of overt masculinity.—
Margy Rochlin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Watson hasn’t been bothered by the challenge of taking on older players.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The storm that destroyed the home of Shaun and Karen Powers hit three months after the phone call that put an end to Coppermark’s strategy of flooding the insurance department with complaints.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Talmud teaches that Jerusalem was destroyed not only because of hatred, but because of sinat chinam, baseless hatred fueled by moral absolutism.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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This mountain lake sits 5,000 feet above sea level and is fed by glacial streams, giving it an iconic smooth surface and turquoise color.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The people who keep us fed and look after our children and our parents.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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As frustrating Saturn arrives in your 3rd House of Communication, you might be annoyed that others seem to misread you.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Betts gazed back with angst, momentarily annoyed with her coach.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, New England feasted on the easiest schedule in the league.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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