: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
—usually used in plural
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Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Near-term drivers for the company include changes to Target's consumable categories like Food & Beverage and Beauty, while a shakeup in its Home Furnishings & Décor category could provide a boost later in the year, per Morgan Stanley.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The company is at the center of the AI chip buildout by supplying consumables to semiconductor fabs and providing advanced packaging, advanced interconnects, and thermal management solutions in chips.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
Coated non-stick, by contrast, is a consumable no matter the price, so buy something on the cheap end and replace often.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Near-term drivers for the company include changes to Target's consumable categories like Food & Beverage and Beauty, while a shakeup in its Home Furnishings & Décor category could provide a boost later in the year, per Morgan Stanley.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Millionaire wealth is measured by investable assets, excluding individuals' primary residences, collectibles, consumables and consumer durable goods, consulting firm Capgemini said in its World Wealth Report 2026, released Thursday.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The company is at the center of the AI chip buildout by supplying consumables to semiconductor fabs and providing advanced packaging, advanced interconnects, and thermal management solutions in chips.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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