Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbled (up or down)
Verb
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Colts three-time All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and mates knocked back linemen and linebackers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025 -
Auckland District Court accepted his request, but he was knocked back at the final hurdle by the Registrar General.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tampa Bay put away New Orleans with ease to move to 6-2 and gets a bye in Week 9 before a monster stretch of games against New England, Buffalo and the Rams.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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With Brown watching from the bench after picking up his fifth foul, the Celtics closed Monday’s game on a 31-4 run to put away the pesky Pelicans.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The producer, the director, and a few other execs sat on the porch and sipped drinks as the sun went down.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mihara said while some guests were on their phones or laptops, Mangione quietly sipped on a beer and wrote in his journal or read a book.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So the 46,000 at the Stadium of Light gulped again.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beyond the stars, Ino Toshiro — Japan’s State Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry — got down to business in his speech at the opening ceremony, including the revelation that Japan will be the country of honor at next year’s Cannes Market.—
Mark Schilling,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Surrounded by lilies and white drapes, Mancuso got down on one knee.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Angelo’s is the lunch stop and Strowman devoured ribs, brisket and more smoked meats, restaurant owner Jason George told the Star-Telegram.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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The little green worm quickly devoured yours.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Gobbled (up or down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbled%20%28up%20or%20down%29. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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