SCARFED Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

scarfed

verb

past tense of scarf

as in devoured

to swallow or eat greedily the college students scarfed the entire contents of the care package in one sitting

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Only weeks ago, the most destructive wildfire in Spanish history devoured 500 square kilometers (193 square miles) and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in central Spain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Only weeks ago, the most destructive wildfire in Spanish history devoured 500 square kilometers (193 square miles) and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in Ávila, in central Spain.

— Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

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If disturbed, asbestos’ microscopic crystalline fibers get into the air, where they can be inhaled, cause lung scarring and lead to fatal cancers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
Ignore Safety Protocols Particular cleaning products can exude strong smells or fumes that aren’t meant to be inhaled and which can be harmful to your lungs and skin.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

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In Wolf’s Belly, Little Red Riding Hood and Grandmother find themselves in a magical void with other fairytale characters that the wolf has gobbled up, including the Boy who Cried Wolf and a fourth Little Pig.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
For three consecutive evenings, just before dark, this bird zipped to the dining table, gobbled down a quick meal, then hurried back to its roost.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

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