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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
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Afterward the plane could be seen on the runway, consumed in flame.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Rich white wines should generally be consumed within three to five days after opening, with red wine having a similar timeline, Sacco said.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
It's stored like Fuyus, but if untreated, it's best kept at room temperature, then consumed.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Ezra Johnson sadly consumed a deadly formula.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Vladimir Putin is consumed fighting a war in Ukraine.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
It is well established that the president can never lose, stomps on rules and laws, has the thinnest skin, is consumed by his legacy, and demands loyalty above all else.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Renner allegedly consumed a bottle of wine.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
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
Flames were shooting out of Flashbacks, her family’s beloved small-town diner, and there was nothing to do but watch as the building — part restaurant, part local history display, all community institution — was consumed by the blaze.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Afterward the plane could be seen on the runway, consumed in flame.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Rich white wines should generally be consumed within three to five days after opening, with red wine having a similar timeline, Sacco said.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
It's stored like Fuyus, but if untreated, it's best kept at room temperature, then consumed.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Ezra Johnson sadly consumed a deadly formula.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Vladimir Putin is consumed fighting a war in Ukraine.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
It is well established that the president can never lose, stomps on rules and laws, has the thinnest skin, is consumed by his legacy, and demands loyalty above all else.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Renner allegedly consumed a bottle of wine.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
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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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
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There are now as many games as there are phones; what used to be a feast that everyone devoured together has been divvied up into a gazillion little snacks gobbled down willy-nilly.—
Rand Richards Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Carrington spent his first two years at Minnesota before transferring to Tulsa last year and Wisconsin for this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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To monitor how the tax revenue is being spent, periodic audits for each of the three categories of uses will be required, with the first of those due in 2029.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 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
Adjective
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Charlotte outrebounded Chicago 52-43 while playing with a depleted frontcourt.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Hornets outrebounded the Bulls 52-43 while playing with a depleted frontcourt.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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The library where generations prepared for their bar and bat mitzvahs was ruined, as was an administrative office.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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That they will be personally ruined for doing honest work.—
Dave Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is not the primary custodian of police or court records and is often asked to assist only after survivors and attorneys have exhausted other avenues.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Venezuelans are exhausted after 26 years of Chavismo.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The reduced monthly payments can improve affordability for a period until home prices adjust in response to changes in the rates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Consumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumed. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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