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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
For example, caffeine and alcohol consumed late at night can disrupt sleep cycles and contribute to morning anxiety.
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The rest of Westeros, Jon Snow included, is consumed with the War of the Five Kings, as seen on the show.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
However, it shouldn't be consumed by those with celiac disease who need to avoid all gluten-containing foods.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
In its notices, the health agency warned about the risks associated with consuming raw milk and informed people that pasteurized milk remained safe to drink.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The rest of Westeros, Jon Snow included, is consumed with the War of the Five Kings, as seen on the show.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
However, it shouldn't be consumed by those with celiac disease who need to avoid all gluten-containing foods.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
In its notices, the health agency warned about the risks associated with consuming raw milk and informed people that pasteurized milk remained safe to drink.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Marine bacteria swoop in, devouring the algae’s remains and releasing much of that carbon right back into the air.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Voters in California devoured LAist's voter game plan for LA County.Bill Chappell, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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Shoppers spent between $979.5 billion and $989 billion last month, while retail sales rose 2.5% to 3.5% in December from a year ago, according to an estimate from the National Retail Federation, the nation's biggest retail trade group.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some supporters point to Newcastle’s willingness to spend £50m-plus on Guehi as evidence of a large transfer budget.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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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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Introverts often expend extra energy to engage in social interactions, which can be draining.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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What follows is one of the most tonally bizarre and genuinely fun movies-about-movies ever made, touching on themes about the monstrosity of artistic genius while also letting Dafoe’s vampire be a diva who snatches a bat out of the air and drains it like a Capri Sun in front of the producers.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Although the name suggests otherwise, the custard should never be allowed to actually boil, which would risk scrambling the eggs and ruining the custard.Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ventilation along the roofline ensures airflow to prevent the dampness that can ruin belongings.Miles Walls, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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With its high cost of living, political tensions and often exhausting hustle culture, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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War in Europe has exhausted the combatants, but with Russia’s weakness on display, there are some hopeful glimmers of a settlement Ukrainians can abide.Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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As a result, crews had already demolished The Dolphin Restaurant, which was built in the 1960s, to make room to fix missing and damaged pilings.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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During the uprising, students demolished or defaced thousands of statues that Ms. Hasina had erected of her father.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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There are a few reasons why timing matters when salting mashed potatoes: Salt absorption: Potatoes absorb salt at different stages of the cooking process in different ways.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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This gel works fast by utilizing its key blemish-reducing ingredient, which penetrates deep into your pores to clear them out and absorb excess oil—your breakouts won't even know what hit them.Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Consume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consume. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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