1
as in to welcome
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 to consume
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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The second season also welcomes a few new faces, including Sepideh Moafi, Meta Golding, Luke Tennie and Christopher Thornton.—
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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This was the time when Overtown’s eastern boundary, Northwest Seventh Avenue, did not welcome us.—
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His first time on air, and another chance to change how viewers consume the country’s most popular sport, was only minutes away.—
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When possible, consume vitamin A through nutritious foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, liver, and eggs instead of dietary supplements to optimize your health.—
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Trump has instead embraced Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro's vice president, as the next leader, praising her cooperation as the United States begins to sell Venezuelan oil.—
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For You Page fueling the resurgence—celebrities of all ages have eagerly embraced the trend, too.—
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“Eat (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eat%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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