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as in consumed
to destroy all trace of
a series of devastating storms devoured the beach on the south side of the island
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as in spent
to make complete use of
a catastrophic medical event that devoured their savings
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as in inhaled
to swallow or eat greedily
the starving villagers simply devoured the relief food
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Recent Examples of devoured
My son devoured his giant burger quesadilla, and the chilaquiles burger (chips, sauce and egg atop a burger patty) was messy, tasty fun.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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
This classic Southern snack will be one of the first dishes devoured at the supper.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
However, Iran’s people have seen the rial fall from a rate of 32,000 to $1 just a decade ago — which has devoured the value of their savings.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
That will not happen if the trooper disappears into the cavernous state building that devoured more than $200 million in public funds for a yearslong renovation project.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
By comparing home values, mortgage rates and household incomes, Attom determined the share of income devoured by a home purchase.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
And devoured them again Saturday night at Viejas Arena in a sloppy 71-52 win that kept the Aztecs tied with Utah State atop the Mountain West at 5-0.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Diamandis devoured the book, underlining passages and scribbling calculations in the margins.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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
This classic Southern snack will be one of the first dishes devoured at the supper.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
However, Iran’s people have seen the rial fall from a rate of 32,000 to $1 just a decade ago — which has devoured the value of their savings.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
That will not happen if the trooper disappears into the cavernous state building that devoured more than $200 million in public funds for a yearslong renovation project.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
By comparing home values, mortgage rates and household incomes, Attom determined the share of income devoured by a home purchase.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
And devoured them again Saturday night at Viejas Arena in a sloppy 71-52 win that kept the Aztecs tied with Utah State atop the Mountain West at 5-0.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Diamandis devoured the book, underlining passages and scribbling calculations in the margins.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoured
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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
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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
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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
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Guardiola inhaled deeply when asked about the non-handball against Wolves last weekend and could have decided not to comment.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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These tiny water droplets—aerosol plumes, according to commercial cleaning expert Shari Cedar—can be inhaled and cover towels, countertops, and, yes, even your toothbrush after a flush.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
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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
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Alarms go off, phones come out, coffee is gulped down, and before either partner is fully awake, they’re already headed into separate days.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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So the 46,000 at the Stadium of Light gulped again.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once behind the panel, there should be a hose where the excess water can be drained from the outer drum.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Soil and Water When choosing a place in your yard for skeleton flower plants, select loamy, well-drained, yet moist soil that is rich in organic matter—think forest floor, not a sunny vegetable garden.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2010, police discovered a body in the wine cellar, crammed into a hole.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The result is a stellar remnant with a mass between one and two times the mass of the sun, filled with neutron-rich matter crammed into a width of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the sun's heat is absorbed, helping to make the Arctic the fastest warming place on Earth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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This means that in practice, families often absorbed costs, doctors improvised, and communities carried the burden.—
Abrar Mir,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Devoured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoured. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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