gobble (up)

verb

Definition of gobble (up)next
as in to turn over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobble (up)
  1. turn over
  2. devour
  3. scan
  4. browse
Verb
  • Wells had left his keys in Pitalo’s bedroom and they were turned over to Wells’ stepfather, attorneys added.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With almost half of the roster turned over, the Missouri Tigers have a good amount of intrigue for the 2026 season.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn over
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  • Apparently tone-deaf to the escalating backlash over destructive book scanning, a logo on the door of that team’s warehouse, VGT3, showed a Tyrannosaurus rex preparing to devour a book, 404 Media documented.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Even fussy kids were devouring their slices and were largely eating their crusts.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of devour
Verb
  • But customers can scan the barcodes with a smartphone, too, directing them to a website with more information.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Since 2019, in Sacramento, PatronScan has been commonly used at bars due to a city ordinance requiring certain entertainment venues to use ID-scanning technology.
    — Kevin Ko, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of scan
Verb
  • The show’s exhibitors will also have a wide variety of items to browse and buy.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Through the Bilt Neighborhood Concierge, members can browse local Equinox class schedules, explore club amenities and book spa services.
    — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of browse
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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