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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
During the sailing, the value of MSC Yacht Club comes from enjoying as many premium drinks as desired, lounging at the quiet solarium and pool deck or eating at the exclusive Yacht Club restaurant with upscale menu options.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Another Internet-famous eating style is the keto diet, with minimal carbohydrates.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
Bloating happens when your stomach feels full or swollen, often after eating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
During the sailing, the value of MSC Yacht Club comes from enjoying as many premium drinks as desired, lounging at the quiet solarium and pool deck or eating at the exclusive Yacht Club restaurant with upscale menu options.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eating
Adjective
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But once the critter was eliminated from the equation, cotton farms grew so much cotton that some farmers had to switch to other, more edible, crops to make a profit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Dinner is full of edible theatrics.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bardossas said she's been passionate about consuming organic food and reducing her family's exposure to chemicals for a long time.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Suddenly consuming too much fiber can cause digestive issues, such as bloating, gas, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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And what’s happening in the West Bank on a daily basis is eroding this possibility.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is spending millions of dollars to address erosion along the trail after a 2024 report found 1,100 feet of shoreline along Garland Road is eroding and will fail without intervention.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new color captures the spirit of al fresco dining even in the middle of winter.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Parking spaces became dining rooms, sidewalks became gathering places, and outdoor dining quickly emerged as one of the city’s most visible and successful adaptations to crisis.—
Mike Flynn,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jamal Murray’s right shoulder was bothering him during a 1-for-14 outing Saturday.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Mass incarceration has led to a fast-growing bloc of citizens who either are legally barred from voting or have just stopped bothering.—
Kevin B. Smith,
The Conversation,
2 Mar. 2026
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There was more intrigue at the annual UTA, Curtis Brown And C&W at the Bo Tree Hotel’s swish Lavo, where new Channel 4 boss Priya Dogra was spotted chewing the fat with UTA top brass, including Curtis Brown CEO Jonny Geller.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many insects have specialized mouthparts for sucking plant juices or chewing leaves.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Celtics’ primary offensive weapon early in the game was feeding Queta inside.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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White millet seed can be spread on the ground to attract ground-feeding birds.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And also, Bill has to be home and also not bugging me.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Clara could hear Dune’s sister, Fern, in the background bugging Dune to resume their chess game.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Eating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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