1
as in to devour
to destroy all trace of
massive fires had consumed hundreds of square miles of forest
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as in to spend
to make complete use of
the mining company consumed all of the local mineral resources and then moved on
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as in to eat
to take in as food
hungry enough to consume most of the pie
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Recent Examples of consume
Post-emergent herbicides can be used more selectively, but also pose environmental risks, including toxicity to birds, bees, and mammals that consume or contact them.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Wild bats consume coffee cherries but do not fully digest the beans.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
With bird flu being widespread among wild birds, all eyes are on infection rates in livestock — poultry and dairy cattle in particular — because humans are more likely to come in contact with and consume farm animals and animal products.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
The latter can travel thousands of miles between its source to where it is ultimately consumed.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Wild bats consume coffee cherries but do not fully digest the beans.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
With bird flu being widespread among wild birds, all eyes are on infection rates in livestock — poultry and dairy cattle in particular — because humans are more likely to come in contact with and consume farm animals and animal products.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
The latter can travel thousands of miles between its source to where it is ultimately consumed.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consume
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Fishing is the largest export in the country, but that doesn’t mean locals aren’t devouring it by the shipful.Claire Volkman, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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More than a billion years ago a hungry cell devoured a tiny blue-green algae.Saugat Bolakhe, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jason Bonham, meanwhile, spent much of the summer playing with Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Joe Satriani on the Best of All Worlds tour.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
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Television executives have spent countless hours in recent years obsessing over how to make baseball games move faster, but many a true devotee will tell you that part of the game’s charm lies in its ability to facilitate socialization.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.Plain Dealer guest writer, cleveland.com, 19 July 2017
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Avoid Delays and Disputes Estate disputes can be costly, time-consuming, and emotionally draining.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Soak 8 hours to overnight, then drain and rinse thoroughly before cooking. Option 2: Cook the beans with baking soda: Place your beans in a large pot, covering them with water by about 2 inches.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Well, Neptune and his Wildcats might just be ruining the convenient narrative.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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While Valverde was brought off in the 74th minute of the Super Cup semi final win against Mallorca on Thursday, Bellingham was seen going to the turf exhausted on more than one occasion and touching the back of his legs.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Backlash to the backlash emerged on Thursday, as many users pointed out that fire resources had been exhausted in the Palisades.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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As Emily and Sean grow closer, the crew faces a challenge when a wealthy developer (who happens to be Emily's father), Bill Anderson (Peter Gallagher), plans to demolish their historic neighborhood and build luxury properties in their place.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Nelson plans to spend $20 million demolishing the office building and constructing infrastructure onsite, including two new traffic signals, nearly 1,000 trees, and bike and pedestrian pathways.Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
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The rice is cooked perfectly and absorbs all the flavors of the broth and the cream of chicken mixture; the milk also helps to add an extra element of creaminess to the dish.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The veteran coach believes one of the most difficult parts of the job for a rookie is absorbing the vast menu of third-down fronts and pressure packages defenses use to fluster passers.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Consume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consume. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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