GOBBLED (UP OR DOWN) Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

gobbled (up or down)

verb

past tense of gobble (up or down)

as in mouthed (down)

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbled (up or down)

Verb

Once Real Madrid members voted him in again, Perez kept his word by launching a tabling said amount for Julian Alvarez, which was knocked back by Atletico Madrid.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
There will be interest in him, as there was last summer, when Leeds knocked back at least one bid for the Dutchman.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 May 2026

Definition of knocked back

Verb

Schools could permit phones for specific instructional purposes while requiring them to be put away during other parts of the school day.

— Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
That means items that frequently get wet, like hedge clippers, gardening gloves, and water toys, won’t mold and mildew when they’re put away.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of put away

Verb

While espresso can be sipped on its own, it’s often used as the base of so many beloved coffee drinks like lattes, mochas, Americanos, and even espresso martinis.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Guests sipped cocktails as music by Travis Tritt and Jake Owen played over the loudspeakers.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Definition of sipped

Verb

Dressed in an ivory sweater, aviator sunglasses, and skintight biker shorts, Lopez got down with a group of backup dancers in the clip.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026
While discussing her engagement with the host, Swift revealed more details about the special moment Kelce got down on one knee.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of got down

Verb

On Tuesday, El Tri played with an intensity that devoured Ecuador from the onset and increased the belief among Mexicans that this team could make history.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026
In the spring, arugula is often devoured by flea beetles, so plant it in the fall to avoid the pest.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 June 2026

Definition of devoured

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

gobbled (up)

gobbled (up or down)

gobbledygook

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Gobbled (up or down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbled%20%28up%20or%20down%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of gobbled (up or down)

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gambol

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes