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as in devoured
to destroy all trace of
massive fires had consumed hundreds of square miles of forest
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as in spent
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 ate
to take in as food
hungry enough to consume most of the pie
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Recent Examples of consumed
Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Francis plays Joe Gillis, a young writer down on his luck until he is consumed into the world of Scherzinger’s character Norma Desmond, a seemingly obsolete and delusional old movie star.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Coal, oil, and natural gas combine to deliver nearly 80% of energy consumed.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Like any other human food, cheese should be consumed by dogs in moderation.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The new approach will involve unwinding these initiatives, which have consumed a significant portion of the company’s resources.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This book consumed my every thought for a week straight and became one of my book club’s favorite discussions of the year.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The Growth Of Meat Alternatives A number of alternatives to meat have been suggested to decrease the amount of meat consumed.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Gas is responsible for about 75 percent of the electricity consumed in Florida, the complaint states.
—Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Francis plays Joe Gillis, a young writer down on his luck until he is consumed into the world of Scherzinger’s character Norma Desmond, a seemingly obsolete and delusional old movie star.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Coal, oil, and natural gas combine to deliver nearly 80% of energy consumed.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Like any other human food, cheese should be consumed by dogs in moderation.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The new approach will involve unwinding these initiatives, which have consumed a significant portion of the company’s resources.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This book consumed my every thought for a week straight and became one of my book club’s favorite discussions of the year.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The Growth Of Meat Alternatives A number of alternatives to meat have been suggested to decrease the amount of meat consumed.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumed
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As the last of the peppermint bark cannoli were devoured and the party wound down, my wife and I walked out to see Michigan Central Station and its surrounding Roosevelt Park all lit up in white.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 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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Surprisingly little time has been spent on this issue since the war began.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers spent his first three NFL seasons behind quarterback Brett Favre with the Green Bay Packers, while Jordan Love spent his first three seasons backing up Rodgers in Green Bay.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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One of my aunts bravely ate one with a smile.Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Collegiate sports have been ruined by the NCAA.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Last season’s late hail ruined much of the harvest, but this year has been warm and dry.Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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But the song was not particularly well-received, with many viewing Drake as sounding overly defensive on the track, and also just coming off (understandably) exhausted in general.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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White dwarfs are basically the core of dead stars that have exhausted all their hydrogen.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the wall that had the last remaining barely visible image of Christ was demolished.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Years later, the elder sister is told that the camp will be demolished soon by her deceased sister.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advocates want burned playground under bridge to become skatepark.Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 1995-97 newspaper strike scrambled the lives of many and wrecked a good deal of camaraderie.Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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So many of those at highest risk are too young to remember the days when HIV wrecked communities.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Consumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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