gobble (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobble (up)
Verb
  • The Leaving Neverland director admits to being a little sheepish about turning over the film to Channel 4 because of the nature of his interviewees, but says the broadcaster was fully supportive.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 July 2025
  • Young pointed to the Rangers’ 2023 season as an example of how quickly tides can turn over the course of 162 games.
    Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Anya Taylor-Joy, imperiously slender and with devouring eyes, has a porcelain haughtiness that doesn’t quite work as Emma Woodhouse — at least not for me.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • When the eggs hatch, the young devour the still-living roaches.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Most brands have little to no mechanism to scan for anecdotes and outliers.
    Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Some all-in-one printers can also scan for digital copies or make photocopies while also printing normally.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Just browsing now, former #1 The Old Guard 2 is down to #5 while past contenders have fallen away entirely.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • While browsing the agency's website, Kelly spotted a little girl with spina bifida.
    Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 July 2025
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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