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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
On Tuesday, El Tri played with an intensity that devoured Ecuador from the onset and increased the belief among Mexicans that this team could make history.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
In the spring, arugula is often devoured by flea beetles, so plant it in the fall to avoid the pest.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Conservative politicians and many in the media became fixated on both the name and the prospect of escaping detainees being devoured by Florida gators and snakes.
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Jim Defede,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
His meal is nearly devoured in front of him.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Artists Equity By the time Dunkin’ unveiled Carpenter’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, more than 10 million users had already devoured the Instagram and TikTok teaser videos.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Among the novel's many fans is The Five Star Weekend series creator and showrunner Bekah Brunstetter, who devoured Hilderbrand's book in one day when producers Ali Krug and Sue Naegle sent it to her shortly after the writers' strike ended in 2023.
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Clarissa Cruz,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Without any fencing or protective outer layer, the house was demolished in 1902, devoured by cows.
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Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
The moment marks the point of no return, as Clark forces his therapist to affirm him, abandoning any possibility of growth—Clark is devoured by his own worst self.
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Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
In the spring, arugula is often devoured by flea beetles, so plant it in the fall to avoid the pest.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Conservative politicians and many in the media became fixated on both the name and the prospect of escaping detainees being devoured by Florida gators and snakes.
—
Jim Defede,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
His meal is nearly devoured in front of him.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Artists Equity By the time Dunkin’ unveiled Carpenter’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, more than 10 million users had already devoured the Instagram and TikTok teaser videos.
—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Among the novel's many fans is The Five Star Weekend series creator and showrunner Bekah Brunstetter, who devoured Hilderbrand's book in one day when producers Ali Krug and Sue Naegle sent it to her shortly after the writers' strike ended in 2023.
—
Clarissa Cruz,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Without any fencing or protective outer layer, the house was demolished in 1902, devoured by cows.
—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
The moment marks the point of no return, as Clark forces his therapist to affirm him, abandoning any possibility of growth—Clark is devoured by his own worst self.
—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoured
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Physicians report spending only 27 hours per week on direct patient care out of a nearly 58-hour work week, with the remainder consumed by documentation, order entry and administrative tasks.
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By Monday evening, the wildfires had converged into one and consumed 15,888 acres with no containment, according to San Juan Incident Management Team Eight, which is leading the fire response.
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As internet rumors swirled that the couple would marry that day in Rhode Island, Swift and Kelce spent the evening in New York City instead.
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While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression.
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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
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In the finals, Israel faced an Australian team already exhausted after fending off South Korea, Japan and Rhodesia (itself in the Asian tournament after being banned in Africa over its white governing regime).
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For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
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That public has continually widened its gullet and gulped.
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Many years had passed since Caity Maple, a Sacramento councilmember, gulped down orange juice.
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These plants may not thrive in soil that's poorly drained or overly compacted.
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Something uncertain, something human, has been drained like blood from this world.
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Being based in southern England, its Latin language is crammed full of English place-names containing the sound /w/, like Winchester, Worcester and Wallingford.
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The catch is that most contractors already have yards crammed with the old-style kit, and while wooden boards wear out after a few years of use, steel tubes can last indefinitely so long as they’re maintained.
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Inhalers are often used for asthma, a condition in which the lungs struggle to get enough air absorbed and sent to the body.
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The soap can be absorbed by the berries, potentially introducing contaminants.
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“Devoured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoured. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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