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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
Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Some have found a groove again, writing in their temporary homes, while others have yet to return to their practice, consumed by the logistics of loss and relocation and out of step with their routines.
—Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The low fiber and higher sugar content of beet juice and carrot juice mean they should be consumed in moderation.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
These wines were shipped to other continents and consumed in royal courts.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Fraud scandal brings federal probe In the days leading up to the shooting, Minnesota Democrats were consumed by a different political fight.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 23 Jan. 2026
Apparently, Guatemalan cacao, normally consumed just in Guatemala, is now making its way into the global system.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
As people trickled into polling stations scattered across Myanmar to vote in the country’s first elections since the 2021 military coup, much of the nation remained consumed by war.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
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
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
When to seek medical attention Anyone who has consumed this type of mushroom should follow up with their primary care physician or a liver specialist to monitor for liver failure, doctors recommend.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Some have found a groove again, writing in their temporary homes, while others have yet to return to their practice, consumed by the logistics of loss and relocation and out of step with their routines.
—Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The low fiber and higher sugar content of beet juice and carrot juice mean they should be consumed in moderation.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
These wines were shipped to other continents and consumed in royal courts.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Fraud scandal brings federal probe In the days leading up to the shooting, Minnesota Democrats were consumed by a different political fight.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 23 Jan. 2026
Apparently, Guatemalan cacao, normally consumed just in Guatemala, is now making its way into the global system.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
As people trickled into polling stations scattered across Myanmar to vote in the country’s first elections since the 2021 military coup, much of the nation remained consumed by war.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumed
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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
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It will be devoured by the 49ers Faithful’s malnourished soul that has craved another championship for 31 years.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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This classic Southern snack will be one of the first dishes devoured at the supper.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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The numbers have been slowly ticking up for over a year – a rare bit of good news for a government that has spent billions of dollars for more than a decade encouraging people to do just that.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The department also spent more than $17 million on support staff and administrative compensation.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 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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Throughout that autumn and winter, and even as late as 1922, Proust repeatedly compared his own depleted physical condition to that of the Irish republican martyr.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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This can also lead to exhaustion and burnout with depleted energy, distracting you from your goals.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jennifer Bartholomew says her mother's apartment got power restored Tuesday, but all of the contents of her refrigerator were ruined.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Laminate flooring has some water resistance, but the core layer can quickly get ruined if water reaches it.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the district exhausted its avenues for appeals since Morath’s initial warning last May, state officials have collected applications for board of managers and superintendent candidates.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2026
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When activated, those cells begin clearing away existing amyloid plaques, a process that was associated with reduced plaque buildup and improved cognitive function, the study found.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Others said it was turned off for no more than a day, and some said the water was still available but at a reduced level.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Consumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumed. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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