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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
Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Some of the Styrofoam for the ice hotel was reused for the body parts in the warehouse that Carol finds in episodes five and six after tracking milk cartons consumed by the Others.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2026
When the flag is consumed, the ashes should be buried.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Because symptoms of infant botulism can take several weeks to begin, officials said, parents of children who have consumed the formula should monitor their child for signs for a month after the product was last consumed.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
If a baby has consumed the product and begins showing those symptoms, caregivers should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
And a lot of nuclear fuel will be consumed.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 June 2026
As fans become consumed with the horrors of Widow’s Bay, there’s a version of the show that took place in Pawnee, Indiana.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 June 2026
That would leave the US emergency oil reserve with the least amount of oil since the early 1980s, when the economy was smaller and consumed less energy.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 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
Our favourite was the coco margarita, best consumed while sitting outdoors beneath stars and watching the flickering lights of nearby Nusa Penida and Lombok on the horizon.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Some of the Styrofoam for the ice hotel was reused for the body parts in the warehouse that Carol finds in episodes five and six after tracking milk cartons consumed by the Others.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2026
When the flag is consumed, the ashes should be buried.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Because symptoms of infant botulism can take several weeks to begin, officials said, parents of children who have consumed the formula should monitor their child for signs for a month after the product was last consumed.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
If a baby has consumed the product and begins showing those symptoms, caregivers should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
And a lot of nuclear fuel will be consumed.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 June 2026
As fans become consumed with the horrors of Widow’s Bay, there’s a version of the show that took place in Pawnee, Indiana.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 June 2026
That would leave the US emergency oil reserve with the least amount of oil since the early 1980s, when the economy was smaller and consumed less energy.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumed
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Kilian and other Tahoe-area officials said inspectors like at Meyers are an important line of defense, but said vigilance begins aboard the watercraft by ensuring that boat and gear are clean, drained and dry before moving from one body of water to another.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Without any fencing or protective outer layer, the house was demolished in 1902, devoured by cows.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
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His public appearances away from work tend to happen organically, as people have devoured every peek into his world.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The 52-year-old Utah resident spent a full day traveling between thrift stores, used bookstores and independent bookshops, filling her car with enough reading material to carry her through the year.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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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
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However, Societe Generale warns that the market will ultimately require higher oil prices moving forward as global inventories are depleted and strategic reserves require rebuilding.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In many ways, the modern wellness industry appears increasingly focused not on optimization alone — but on helping chronically stressed, inflamed, exhausted, and physically depleted people simply feel functional again.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That's when the PAW Patrol has to step in to stop Humdinger before the island is ruined!—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
10 June 2026
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But Wembanyama and the Spurs ended the streak and ruined the Knicks’ first home NBA Finals game since 1999.—
Brian Mahoney,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Federal pandemic-relief funds were exhausted in 2025.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The forecast shows the trust fund will be exhausted three months earlier than was predicted last year.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Even after trust fund depletion, the system will continue issuing benefits, albeit at reduced amounts.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Elevated oil prices also made up for reduced export volumes and should provide some relief for the current account and fiscal balances this year.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Consumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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