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adjective

ˈē-tiŋ How to pronounce eating (audio)
Definition of eatingnext
as in edible
suitable for use as food crab apples are not actually eating apples

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eating

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verb

present participle of eat
1
as in consuming
to take in as food having gone all day without food, we greedily ate the hamburgers

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as in eroding
to consume or wear away gradually the pot's protective coating was eaten away by the acid

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3
as in dining
to take a meal where's the best place to eat in this town?

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as in bothering
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts it really eats me the way people go to national parks to enjoy nature—and then leave their litter behind

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Recent Examples of eating
Adjective
Nightmares and negative emotions during dreams were also more common among study participants who reported unhealthier eating patterns, Nielsen told Health. — Kristen Fischer, Health, 8 July 2025 In addition to guidelines that prohibit explicit pro-eating disorder content, Instagram and TikTok have dedicated pages about getting help for eating disorders. — Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Verb
It is caused by eating or drinking food contaminated with either bacteria, viruses, parasites or a harmful toxin. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Washing hands frequently is key to preventing a norovirus infection, especially after using the bathroom or before eating and drinking. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eating
  1. edible
  2. consuming
  3. eroding
  4. dining
  5. bothering
  6. chewing
  7. feeding
  8. bugging
Adjective
  • Aegina’s most famous export—and other edible souvenirs at Mourtzis Pistachio and Traditional Sweets by the fish market in the port.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of edible
Verb
  • Check their website before consuming fish caught from the rivers.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • First, mantids feed indiscriminately, consuming a wide variety of insects including beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and syrphid flies.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of consuming
Verb
  • But Koppl traced a distinctly American lineage through a chain of precedents dating back more than 50 years, each one further eroding the market discipline that profit-and-loss accountability is supposed to provide.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • McGraw Hill Higher Education cites a study by Gerlich (2025) at SBS Swiss Business School that reveals an over-reliance on AI tools is eroding critical thinking abilities.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of eroding
Verb
  • Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Guests can also enjoy thoughtfully paired food and wine experiences at the estate restaurant, with the option of dining indoors or on the scenic outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards.
    — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of dining
Verb
  • Travis was snapped having a blast bothering Jason as the duo attended a match between Jupiter Links GC and The Bay Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 3.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • For now, the Royals hope to figure out exactly what’s bothering him.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of bothering
Verb
  • That’s good for the skeleton overall, but the jaw depends on constant remodeling from chewing.
    — Caitlin Kiernan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
  • Samples were sent to labs for analysis while everyone sat around chewing pencils and hoping things weren't about to go full Omega Man before the lab results came back.
    — David Szondy June 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
Definition of chewing
Verb
  • As a result, cash flow is no longer sufficient to keep feeding the beast, prompting companies to issue bonds and fresh stock.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Taking the hassle out of feeding your family doesn't have to break the bank, either.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of feeding
Verb
  • The necessity of the trip at all is what's been bugging me.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
  • His doctor had been bugging him for years to get a colonoscopy because of his age, but Driggers declined.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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