LOAD UP ON Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

load up on

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Definition of load up on

as in gorge

to eat greedily or to excess He was loading up on shrimp at the party.

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Recent Examples of load up on Instead, Luke loads up on protein — including nearly a carton of eggs to himself every morning for breakfast. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 That will invite the Giants to load up on heavy personnel to try to run the ball. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Balancing your macros, rather than loading up on carbs, is one of the best ways to manage blood sugar levels. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026 The Roos loaded up on a couple of MLS academy standouts like Ian Witis-Hughes (who scored on Sunday) and Makhi Francis. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for load up on

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