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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California welcomes businesses that invest in good jobs and provide quality benefits.

— Dave Cortese, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
The movie welcomes several major Hollywood figures, including Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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Yet a cannabis marketer who consumes — or, just as notably, one who doesn’t — often finds their professional credibility subjected to a level of scrutiny that has no real parallel elsewhere.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
One early target is underground mine ventilation, which consumes a significant share of electricity at subsurface operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

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Kihyun embraces not knowing his exact destination but confidently asserting his identity.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Inspired by the polished, effortless style of icons like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the trend embraces quiet luxury in the form of timeless cuts and glossy finishes.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026

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