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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
Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Public health officials issued a second warning last month, cautioning the public against foraging for wild mushrooms, noting that many people mistakenly have eaten the death cap, which when consumed can cause severe liver damage and, in some cases, death.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Among tea drinkers, people who consumed the most had a 14% lower risk than those who consumed the least.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Before the study, participants consumed nearly seven drinks a day; two months later, people on semaglutide drank half as much.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Once live, the agent quietly took over much of the repetitive work that previously consumed Goldberg’s day.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
In 1871, flames consumed more than 17,500 buildings, but Chicago rebuilt better and higher than ever before.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The low fiber and higher sugar content of beet juice and carrot juice mean they should be consumed in moderation.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
In Stoddart’s estimation, the best way to freeze these semi-consumed cakes is in slices.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
The cognitive benefits were most pronounced in those who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea daily.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Public health officials issued a second warning last month, cautioning the public against foraging for wild mushrooms, noting that many people mistakenly have eaten the death cap, which when consumed can cause severe liver damage and, in some cases, death.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Among tea drinkers, people who consumed the most had a 14% lower risk than those who consumed the least.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Before the study, participants consumed nearly seven drinks a day; two months later, people on semaglutide drank half as much.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Once live, the agent quietly took over much of the repetitive work that previously consumed Goldberg’s day.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
In 1871, flames consumed more than 17,500 buildings, but Chicago rebuilt better and higher than ever before.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The low fiber and higher sugar content of beet juice and carrot juice mean they should be consumed in moderation.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumed
Adjective
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Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My son devoured his giant burger quesadilla, and the chilaquiles burger (chips, sauce and egg atop a burger patty) was messy, tasty fun.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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It will be devoured by the 49ers Faithful’s malnourished soul that has craved another championship for 31 years.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nebraska, meanwhile, has spent the last quarter-century chasing memories.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The nurses in the Pitt have spent the most time with Louie over the years, and his death would hit them hard.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout that autumn and winter, and even as late as 1922, Proust repeatedly compared his own depleted physical condition to that of the Irish republican martyr.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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This can also lead to exhaustion and burnout with depleted energy, distracting you from your goals.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Certain songs could be ruined forever.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Romero’s red card for a foul on Casemiro in the 29th minute of Tottenham’s defeat to Manchester United on Saturday ruined Frank’s game plan.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the district exhausted its avenues for appeals since Morath’s initial warning last May, state officials have collected applications for board of managers and superintendent candidates.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That’s because reduced fluid intake can temporarily shrink brain tissue—particularly the parts of the brain that regulate pain—while also affecting electrolyte balance.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Complete rest, when it isn’t warranted, can lead to stiffness, strength loss and reduced coordination.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Consumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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