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
  • If approved, the entire process would be turned over to an independent panel of citizen volunteers.
    Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Floodwaters can turn over storage tanks, burst pipes, and make drainage systems spew waste, so loose chemicals mix and catch fire.
    Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of turn over
Verb
  • In Scottish folklore, the kelpie is a shape-shifting creature that lives underwater and can easily devour humans.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Styled as Pac-Man, the figure is depicted on the verge of devouring a blue dot.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of devour
Verb
  • Pay-per-view payments can be made via phone after scanning a QR code that is shown onscreen.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Then Cooke and others scanned and analyzed the bone.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of scan
Verb
  • Travelers can browse a range of options on sites like Viator or ResortPass, which Guthrie said can be more diverse than what the cruise line offers.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of browse
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