1
as in welcoming
to receive or accept gladly or readily
predictably, moviegoers ate up the sequel to last summer's blockbuster
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2
as in consuming
to destroy all trace of
the surf created by a powerful hurricane could really eat up what's left of the island's eastern beach
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Findikoglu is also welcoming a new color palette of nudes, pink and white that will offset the darker looks.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025 -
There’s a spot for almost every skill set, from welcoming guests to navigating technology.—
Meredith Heil Bock,
AFAR Media,
18 Sep. 2025
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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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Begiristain is now spending time with his family in his home city of San Sebastian, embracing life out of the fast lane.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to manage tariff risks, optimize logistics costs, and ensure pricing compliance across complex regulatory environments.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Eating (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eating%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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