Thesaurus results for GOBBLE (UP)

gobble (up)

verb

Definition of gobble (up)

as in to turn over

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The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 2 July 2026
At this point, all the waters in the lake have literally turned over.

— Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

Definition of turn over

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Their supporters with zero life experience are devouring their pie-in-the-sky mumbo jumbo.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
With roughly 6 1/2 minutes left, Chestnut had devoured 32 dogs to Gray’s 10, according to live unofficial results on ESPN.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026

Definition of devour

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People are instructed to scan the QR link on the letter that will lead them to a list of available appointments to reschedule their test.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Agents then referred the vehicle for a secondary inspection and used X-ray equipment to scan the truck and trailer.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of scan

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The convenience of having high-quality lenses fast and a flawless journey from browsing to owning is all part of the convenience that many online eyewear retailers offer today.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
While browsing the thrift store, look for colorful quilts, blankets, or tablecloths to anchor your spread and provide a dry, comfortable place to sit while enjoying the outdoors.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

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