gobble (up)

Definition of gobble (up)next

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobble (up)
Verb
  • That inefficiency brought his pitch count up to 78 pitches twice through the Guardians’ batting order, and Roberts pulled him when the lineup turned over again.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Matthews said the recovered remains were turned over to the coroner’s office for identification.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Coors Field has made Hall of Famers feign injuries, rookies beg for mercy, and used Lorenzen for dental floss after the Phillies devoured, in order, his curve, slider, cutter, changeup and sinker.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
  • With horses to ride, fish to catch, and hearty cowboy meals to devour, there’s no time for screens on a dude ranch vacation.
    Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Some car rental companies are using AI to scan every inch of your rental and bill you for even the smallest damage.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Refreshed from your soak, drive 45 minutes into Reykjavík and browse the town.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Head to Amazon to browse even more stylish spring fashion arrivals before word gets out.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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