1
as in devours
to destroy all trace of
massive fires had consumed hundreds of square miles of forest
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as in spends
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 eats
to take in as food
hungry enough to consume most of the pie
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Recent Examples of consumes
Of course, although India's demand growth in percentage and volume terms exceeds China's growth in the EIA's forecast, the latter still consumes significantly more oil.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
During that brief life, the serverless function consumes some amount of memory and CPU.
—Matt Butcher, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The black hole consumes nearby gas and dust, creating an intensely heated environment, allowing scientists to discover water molecules at such vast distances for the first time.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Entitlements spending happens on autopilot, outside the normal appropriations process that consumes so much of Congress’s energy.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Administrative drudgery, cited as the primary cause, consumes the majority of our professional hours.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
As the show nears, anxiety over its reception consumes her.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
What To Know If someone with a severe allergy to milk consumes the product, there could be a life-threatening reaction, a Frito-Lay press release warned.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Healthcare consumes 12-13% of our GDP.
—Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
During that brief life, the serverless function consumes some amount of memory and CPU.
—Matt Butcher, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The black hole consumes nearby gas and dust, creating an intensely heated environment, allowing scientists to discover water molecules at such vast distances for the first time.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Entitlements spending happens on autopilot, outside the normal appropriations process that consumes so much of Congress’s energy.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Administrative drudgery, cited as the primary cause, consumes the majority of our professional hours.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
As the show nears, anxiety over its reception consumes her.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
What To Know If someone with a severe allergy to milk consumes the product, there could be a life-threatening reaction, a Frito-Lay press release warned.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Healthcare consumes 12-13% of our GDP.
—Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumes
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Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cecil spends time with his sons at their investment condo, giving them a masterclass in cooking.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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If Chicago eats about half the deal, the Dodgers could trade a pitcher like Bobby Miller to the Windy City to appease the Cubs and bring Suzuki to Los Angeles.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Sombrero ground lizards are a small reptile that primarily eats the eggs of ground-nesting birds, corn, and other plants.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
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The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought back to court after the prosecution exhausts its appeals.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
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This is essential as Ukraine exhausts its Soviet-era stocks and transitions to more advanced NATO weapons.Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2022
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With the star ready to explode into life — and threatening to engulf the Earth in the process — Joy grabs the briefcase and absorbs the seed into herself.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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This crystal absorbs negative energy and provides emotional stability, allowing this Earth sign to tackle challenges with steady resolve.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Mulch also reduces problems with heaving soils.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Ionic technology reduces frizz while dual bristles detangle and glide through hair for a silky smooth blowout every time.Vacation, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Your body burns calories all the time, even while sleeping.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Consumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumes. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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