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Definitions

eating

[ee-ting] / ˈi tɪŋ /
NOUN
consuming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chewing consumption dining
STRONG
binging biting devouring gluttony gobbling masticating munching nibbling overindulgence snacking
WEAK
feasting on feeding on gorging on gourmandization having a meal pigging out stuffing oneself

Example Sentences

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In dealing with the serious topic of bulimia, Early was careful never to make the eating disorder the joke.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Let’s hope he makes a video eating those spicy wings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

So we all need to be eating every day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

TMZ, which has been hunting politicians during the congressional recess, spotted Graham eating a resort breakfast, walking around with a bubble wand, and getting on Space Mountain.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The upshot is that between the operation and the uncontrolled eating Fred has become enormously fat.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen