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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
Then, when Lent ended right before Easter, the eggs would be distributed to the Church and the less fortunate, or eaten in celebration of the holiday.
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Peeled eggs should be refrigerated and eaten within a few days.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The formula is protein plus healthy fat plus a complex carb, eaten 30 to 60 minutes before bed.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
This is best eaten the day it’s made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
According to the report, there are more than 245,000 pizza restaurants across the globe, and Americans consume about 46 slices of pizza annually, on average, which amounts to around 23 pounds of pizza eaten per year.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The hearts can be roasted and eaten.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Without their coral sheaths, the seagrass are often eaten down to the sediment.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Michael Empric, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, said rules require all food used in record attempts to be eaten or donated.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Peeled eggs should be refrigerated and eaten within a few days.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The formula is protein plus healthy fat plus a complex carb, eaten 30 to 60 minutes before bed.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
This is best eaten the day it’s made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
According to the report, there are more than 245,000 pizza restaurants across the globe, and Americans consume about 46 slices of pizza annually, on average, which amounts to around 23 pounds of pizza eaten per year.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The hearts can be roasted and eaten.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Without their coral sheaths, the seagrass are often eaten down to the sediment.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Michael Empric, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, said rules require all food used in record attempts to be eaten or donated.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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The sponsor group believes this is a direct result of the large portion of the rental market being consumed by short-term rentals, especially those owned by individuals who do not live in Borrego Springs.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Governor Kathy Hochul's once-commanding lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman has eroded by half in three months, collapsing from 26 points in January to just 13 points, according to the latest Siena Research Institute poll.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The church’s conservative views on social issues including same-sex partnerships and women in leadership have eroded its relationships with more liberal iterations of the Anglican Communion, particularly in Britain and North America.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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The president previously dined with Fuentes at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, between his two terms, and Carlson has continued to visit the White House.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Inside the restaurant, even in this offseason, the small space was full; a few dined alfresco, unbothered by the crisp evening air.—
Vic O'Sullivan,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other birds won’t be bothered, but the crows will stay away for a long time.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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First Baptist Dallas will break ground on its new sanctuary on Sunday, June 7, after a massive fire destroyed the church's 134-year-old sanctuary in the summer of 2024, the church announced on Sunday.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The diplomat also said that the IDF’s targeting of bridges along Lebanon’s Litani River has destroyed vital infrastructure connecting the south to the rest of the country.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whether or not Ye used AI to make Bully, the album nonetheless feels like decades of his music fed into a computer program.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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But fortunately, the larvae happily fed on the tiny crustaceans called copepods that the aquarists gave them.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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The platform’s staff has seemed minorly annoyed at the shots Denk and others at Beehiiv have taken as Substack has moved from disruptor to incumbent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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In his mind’s eye, the 68-year-old former rancher sees a meadow that once rippled with ribbons of grass, on which black Brangus cows feasted but are here no more.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks have feasted on a soft part of their schedule, beating Indiana twice, Utah, Brooklyn and Washington during the winning streak, which came entirely against teams with losing records.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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