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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
The 30-seat Soho counter restaurant makes each roll to order, placing them directly into your palm to be eaten on the spot.
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Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Tiny particles end up in fish that gets sold at the supermarket and eaten by humans.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
It can be eaten raw, and its flesh can be white, yellow, pink, or red.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 May 2026
Be sure to purchase wood that has not been chemically treated, as this is toxic to birds when eaten.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Garlic may help lower blood pressure, especially in people with hypertension, whether eaten fresh or taken as a supplement.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
AdventHealth DeLand Bell had eaten a lot of fast food in his 20s and 30s.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Similar to any leftovers, recipes reusing pickle brine should be refrigerated at all times and eaten within a short time.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
In that time, the relentless performance level of Rice has inadvertently eaten into his authority as captain.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Tiny particles end up in fish that gets sold at the supermarket and eaten by humans.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
It can be eaten raw, and its flesh can be white, yellow, pink, or red.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 May 2026
Be sure to purchase wood that has not been chemically treated, as this is toxic to birds when eaten.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Garlic may help lower blood pressure, especially in people with hypertension, whether eaten fresh or taken as a supplement.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
AdventHealth DeLand Bell had eaten a lot of fast food in his 20s and 30s.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Similar to any leftovers, recipes reusing pickle brine should be refrigerated at all times and eaten within a short time.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
In that time, the relentless performance level of Rice has inadvertently eaten into his authority as captain.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaten
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The nation-state has consumed our politics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Polling suggests that race could also advance to a June runoff, potentially keeping Georgia Republicans consumed by intraparty warfare for weeks longer.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
18 May 2026
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The federal gas tax has also remained unchanged since 1993, which experts say has already eroded the Highway Trust Fund’s purchasing power when accounting for inflation.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Polanco-Galdamez said such laws have further eroded trust in healthcare systems among underserved families.—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Afterward, guests dined in the State Dining Room and danced in the East Room.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Elizabeth Taylor dined here with Richard Burton.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Vedder Cup is a tongue-in-cheek attempt to pair the Padres and Mariners as rivals despite the two teams not having much reason to get all hot and bothered about a series.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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He has since been elected to the state Senate twice, in one of Iowa’s bluest areas; both times, no Republican bothered to run.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The Santa Rosa Island Fire, which was reported on May 15, has surpassed 10,000 acres and destroyed two historic structures, according to authorities.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Forecasters said mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Rear diffuser is fed by aero elements that comprise a full-length belly pan, there’s an active panel under the chin, and an active rear spoiler, all of which help keep those four big gummy tires firmly planted on the pavement, delivering over 1100 horsepower with ruthless efficiency.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The fire comes with a backstory fed into the picture in small doses, through blink-and-you’ll-miss moments and throwaway exchanges between characters that come to define the film in its later moments, too.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Weston Richey, a 25-year-old Texan photographer with whom Kyra seemed to be perturbed, pulled her for a chat to try to figure out why she was annoyed with him.—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Frankly, at the end of it all, everyone had good reason to be annoyed.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2026
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It was decided much earlier, when the Fever’s defensive effort wasn’t up to par, and the Mystics feasted, particularly around the basket.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Wembanyama’s presence means the free rim runs Minnesota feasted on against Denver won’t be available in this series.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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“Eaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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