LOAD UP ON Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

load up on

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Definition of load up on

as in gorge

to eat greedily or to excess He was loading up on shrimp at the party.

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Recent Examples of load up on Rather than loading up on sugar and additives, the recipe centers on compounds tied to winding down, including L-theanine, magnesium, lemon balm, chamomile and chicory root fiber. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Tech led the sharp gains to start the year as investors loaded up on chipmakers tied to artificial intelligence. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 7 July 2026 As America heads into the main event of its 250th birthday celebration this weekend, people across the country are loading up on fireworks to mark the occasion. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Some wellness influencers suggest forgoing caffeine in the afternoon completely and loading up on forms of hydration like water and sugar-free electrolyte drinks the rest of the day. — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for load up on

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