Verb You'll feel better if you eat something. I ate a big breakfast so I'm not very hungry. They like to eat at home.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths. Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "Cajun Caviar? On National Caviar Day, we indulge in Atchafalaya fish eggs," 19 July 2017

New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members. Plain Dealer Guest Writer, cleveland.com, "Ohio retreat centers offer a break from busy, close to home (photos)," 19 July 2017

However hot dogs may have originated, the council estimates Americans will eat 7 billion of them between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. Don Sweeney, sacbee, "It’s National Hot Dog Day! So, where are the deals?," 19 July 2017

In fact, a recent survey showed that 36% of Chick-fil-A dinner customers take their meal to go from restaurants to eat at home. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Chick-fil-A Is About to Make Picking Up Dinner Easy and Delicious," 19 July 2017

The casual restaurant and bar also offers an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Sundays. Vickie Snow Jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Simple cocktail or meal in a glass, the Bloody Mary can be the cure for what ails you," 19 July 2017

Miami was last in the NFL at 57 plays per game last season partly because the offense didn’t convert effectively on third downs, but also because the porous run defense allowed opponents to eat up the clock. Chris Perkins, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Countdown to training camp: Can Burke turn last year’s so-so defense into a top unit? | Analysis," 19 July 2017

Parents and their children can bring a lunch to eat during the program. Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, "This Week in Naperville," 18 July 2017

Hammerhead worms contain the same toxin as blowfish and can be harmful if eaten. Liz Langley, National Geographic, "Watch a Mysterious Worm With an Anus for a Mouth," 15 July 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Tickets are $12 per adult, $6 per child and children under five eat for free. courant.com, "Community News For The Windham Edition," 4 Sep. 2020

Tickets are $12 per adult, $6 per child and children under five eat for free. courant.com, "Community News For The Windham Edition," 21 Aug. 2020

Tickets are $12 per adult, $6 per child and children under five eat for free. courant.com, "Community News For The Windham Edition," 21 Aug. 2020

Those eggs hatch, and the larvae eat and kill the caterpillars. Dallas News, "Send those annoying flies packing (and learn to appreciate the good flies)," 10 Aug. 2020

Tickets are $12 per adult, $6 per child and children under five eat for free. courant.com, "Community News For The Windham Edition," 7 Aug. 2020

Gamblers will also be able to dig into additional side bets, including wagering on whether there will be an eat-off in the event of a tie. Jason Kurtz, CNN, "Gamblers can (legally) bet on the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the first time in the July Fourth event's history," 4 July 2020

The spacious eat-in kitchen has granite counters, maple cabinets, cherry crown moldings, stainless steel appliances including a wine cooler. cleveland, "1994 Life Magazine Dream House replica in Chagrin Falls: House of the Week," 26 June 2020

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