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
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The Noom app provides guidance for healthier dishes and a smarter eating mindset right from your smartphone.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As a long-time vegan, Hakansson is fundamentally opposed to wearing animals, let alone eating them.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
There will also be a chicken wings eating contest from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and a burger eating contest from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Non-eating attractions include an artist alley, a communal mural, a family fun zone, a beer garden and two stages of live music.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The Noom app provides guidance for healthier dishes and a smarter eating mindset right from your smartphone.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
Some parasites are host- or region-specific, which means their presence can give us clues about where a shark has been or what it’s been eating.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As a long-time vegan, Hakansson is fundamentally opposed to wearing animals, let alone eating them.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eating
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Botanically speaking, pomegranate seeds are arils, edible juice sacs that contain a tiny seed.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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These colorful blooms and edible herbs thrive when the temperature drops.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, to avoid consuming too much selenium, enjoy Brazil nuts occasionally.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers found that drinking the tea after consuming sucrose helped lower blood sugar.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
19 Sep. 2025
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Israel launches Gaza City ground offensive Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The work is part of Phase 5 of the bluff stabilization project, which began in 2024 as part of an effort to protect the eroding bluffs from earthquakes, sea level rise and other factors.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Going to lunch with Hagerty was equivalent to dining with the Queen of England.—
Hannah Shirley,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the heart of the resort is the Hotel Collection that puts guests within a short walk from the spa, pool, and dining outlets.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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There's other important bathroom etiquette travelers should keep in mind to avoid bothering flight attendants.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lead with Gratitude and Grace Calling out someone for bothering you is always tricky.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beavers have been living in ponds and chewing wood for at least 20 million years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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In fact, prior research has shown that chewing green leafy and cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, apples, and citrus fruit — all key parts of the Mediterranean diet — can promote healthy teeth and gums.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today, loyal fans make the drive up Left Hand Canyon to jam out to bluegrass, folk, Americana and other genres while feasting on hearty fare.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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Set in a retrofuturistic 1960s, the adventure has the heroes scrambling to deal with an existential crisis when the planet-devouring Galactus (Ralph Ineson) shows up, threatening to consume Earth unless Reed and Sue give him their newborn son.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Could these experiments, it was asked, produce accidental black holes — devouring Earth — or even conditions that might tip the Universe, cataclysmically, into a new physical state?—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Eating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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