EATS (UP) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

eats (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of eat (up)

as in welcomes

to receive or accept gladly or readily predictably, moviegoers ate up the sequel to last summer's blockbuster

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as in consumes

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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For families While there’s no kids’ club, and Amangani’s chic decor feels distinctly adult, the hotel welcomes families with open arms, and suites are plenty large enough for a crib or rollaway bed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
An advisor who welcomes that scrutiny makes the decision easier to assess on its merits.

— Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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When the 6-foot-3, 324-pound nose tackle consumes multiple blockers, that allows Dolphins linebackers Jacob Rodriguez and Jordyn Brooks to roam free and see the high tackle production.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
The combination of social media and streaming created a world where everyone consumes content at virtually every moment of the day.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

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The spa Clayoquot’s Healing Grounds Spa fully embraces the healing powers of nature, capitalizing on its secluded setting along the banks of the Bedwell River.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
While field recording is typically a solitary activity, Jensen embraces the alone-together paradox of building a community around a bunch of people wearing headphones.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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