1
as in devoured
to destroy all trace of
massive fires had consumed hundreds of square miles of forest
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2
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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3
as in ate
to take in as food
hungry enough to consume most of the pie
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as in drained
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Recent Examples of consumed
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Among those who consumed the sweeteners, the highest group had an average of 191 milligrams per day, while the lowest group consumed an average of 20 milligrams.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Beer may only be consumed within the confines of the Viewpoint serving area – and no alcohol may be brought in from the outside.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Though generally safe when consumed in foods or taken as a supplement, turmeric can cause side effects or interact with medications.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
By Tuesday afternoon, 10 acres of land had been consumed by 4-1 Fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Being top of mind happens wherever your content is consumed and referenced.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The micro-drama format, characterized by episodes typically running under 10 minutes, has gained significant traction as mobile viewing habits shift toward bite-sized, addictive content that can be consumed in short bursts throughout the day.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The war in Ukraine has consumed so much TNT that there is a global shortage of the explosive.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
And like other cruciferous vegetables, broccolini contains compounds that may interfere with thyroid function in people with thyroid disorders, particularly when consumed raw or in excess.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Among those who consumed the sweeteners, the highest group had an average of 191 milligrams per day, while the lowest group consumed an average of 20 milligrams.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Beer may only be consumed within the confines of the Viewpoint serving area – and no alcohol may be brought in from the outside.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Though generally safe when consumed in foods or taken as a supplement, turmeric can cause side effects or interact with medications.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
By Tuesday afternoon, 10 acres of land had been consumed by 4-1 Fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Being top of mind happens wherever your content is consumed and referenced.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The micro-drama format, characterized by episodes typically running under 10 minutes, has gained significant traction as mobile viewing habits shift toward bite-sized, addictive content that can be consumed in short bursts throughout the day.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The war in Ukraine has consumed so much TNT that there is a global shortage of the explosive.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumed
Verb
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For weeks, Oasis zealots have devoured online videos of the siblings strolling out onstage together, arms raised in victory and hugs brief yet genuine.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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My toddler devoured a small mountain of them.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those of us who spent a lot of time at our grandma’s house can spot Tupperware containers in two seconds flat.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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More of their budgets are spent on health care than what's spent by younger working adults, for example.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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To him, the field looked ruined — nothing like the stiff, proud stalks of wheat growing nearby.—
Julia Rendleman,
ProPublica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Our family has been ruined by Denise's lies of promising to end a year-long affair.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Indiana Fever got back in the win column on Friday to keep their playoff hopes alive — despite their depleted roster.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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When connected to a compatible fast charger, the depleted 10 Pro reached a 26% charge in 15 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes, and 100% in 1 hour and 35 minutes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wastewater and bilge drained into the bay.—
Steven Rosenfeld,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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This Jasmine Crockett seems drained.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With all other options seemingly exhausted, Una and Spock decide to take another path by getting in touch with their crewmates’ katras, roughly the Vulcan term for the soul, though the Vulcans would probably not want to use that term.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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The group exhausted legal remedies after a February 2025 Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that upheld a 2021 Metro Council vote to strip the building of its local landmark status, clearing the way for demolition.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Consumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumed. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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