- present tense form of eat (3rd person singular).
eats
Example Sentences
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Plus, Comcast plans a company split, and Rafael Nadal eats anchovies for breakfast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
"It's very unusual for a spider to feed on ants, because they're notoriously dangerous, and even more bizarre to find a spider that eats only one particular ant species," said Professor Narendra.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
For many children, screen time eats into playtime.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
In this age when animus eats discernment like the rich eat caviar, the luxury we really can’t afford is hating the good guys just because it’s easy — even if they’re billionaires.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
But Dad is crying alone in a basement while Mom eats sushi on a tropical island.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
