- present tense form of eat (3rd person singular).
eats
Example Sentences
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Show off your knowledge of regional delicacies with our state foods quiz, and be sure to share it with fellow foodies to see who knows the most about America’s traditional eats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
"It's very unusual for a spider to feed on ants, because they're notoriously dangerous, and even more bizarre to find a spider that eats only one particular ant species," said Professor Narendra.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
But critics claim the intended effects have backfired, instead stifling sales and slowing apartment construction by disincentivizing developers to build, as the tax eats into their profit margins.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
He sleeps, eats, spends a lot of time watching movies, uses my PC, and reads at my place.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
It eats a great deal that cannot be spared.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
