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  • present participle of eat.
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eating

[ee-ting] / ˈi tɪŋ /
NOUN
consuming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chewing consumption dining
STRONG
binging biting devouring gluttony gobbling masticating munching nibbling overindulgence snacking
WEAK
feasting on feeding on gorging on gourmandization having a meal pigging out stuffing oneself

Example Sentences

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Eating very specific types of fresh food each day - not just any five portions of fruit and vegetables - could help keep your heart healthy, a study suggests.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Eating too much saturated fat can raise cholesterol levels and may increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Eating there: A reservation is recommended for FarmBar, especially if you want to sit at the chef’s counter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is widely recommended to improve health and reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Eating an apple is an immensely complicated process.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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