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verb

present participle of consume
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Recent Examples of consuming
Adjective
By mid-August, that fear was no less consuming. Heidi Levine, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2022 The hero is Alice, wife to Jack, who finds a job in the all-consuming but rather mysterious Victory Project. James Medd, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2022 For Stone, who now lives in South Carolina, one of the most consuming challenges was the anxiety of setting a camera trap and then walking away, sometimes for days at a time, with no control over what might happen next. Steven Bedard, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2019 In the depths of the first movement, immediately before Tchaikovsky’s most consuming cry of desolation, the bassoons, basses and timpani hold a low F sharp, for just a beat and a half. David Allen, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2022 Ratajkowski frames the development of her political consciousness as a process born of self-consciousness, a cancerous and consuming view of the self that the writer argues was pushed on her by patriarchal capitalist society. Jordan Taliha McDonald, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2021 Franzen’s most consuming interest is the existential distress that so often molders within a disintegrating household. Becca Rothfeld, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2021 On top of this, if there is an unraveling in Afghanistan, controlling the fallout will become a consuming issue for the U.S. military. Rich Lowry, National Review, 9 July 2021 Doctors, nurses, paramedics and support staff have courageously taken on enormous risk during the pandemic, the most consuming health crisis in more than 100 years, but there is no specific death count for them. Phil McCausland, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2020
Verb
Customer stickiness comes from consuming more services and, thereby, realizing greater value. Akhilesh Tripathi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 Testing confirmed that a cat in Washington County, Oregon, died after consuming the raw frozen cat food, which showed a genetic match between the virus and the cat food and the cat. Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024 But Lancaster’s case was rare in that Violet was allergic to the cow’s milk proteins from her breast milk because Lancaster was consuming dairy. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024 Politics has a way of consuming its adherents and turning them into screaming Muppets without the entertainment value. Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024 According to the research by The New Consumer/Coefficient, nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in some form of Dry January in 2025, either by cutting down or consuming zero alcohol for the month. Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 Some places allow raw milk sales for pet food, without a way to know who or what is consuming it. Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024 The singer-songwriter has not hinted at what’s next, and there’s no timetable for an album or even more songs—but that’s not keeping Americans from not just consuming his work, but doing so in large numbers and new ways. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consuming
Adjective
  • With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Tyga and Shenseea’s steamy new collaboration to Giveon’s solo comeback.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The Spanish-language setup is a small but interesting wrinkle in the overall viewing picture.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Fishing is the largest export in the country, but that doesn’t mean locals aren’t devouring it by the shipful.
    Claire Volkman, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Mamet plays Ruby’s best friend AJ, who dives into her friend’s mystery after years of devouring true-crime podcasts.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Be mindful of each other’s needs, be intentional about spending quality time together and learn what truly makes your partner feel valued and satisfied in a relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Should the host have ordered more food for the latecomers, especially since the other parents were eating food meant for the children?
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This toothbrush made my teeth feel clean for hours after brushing, even after eating and drinking.
    Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The impact of the writing in the narrative tracks is not quite as strong as that of the visuals, which are far more engaging than anything the actors recite.
    Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
  • This unique setup aims to create a more engaging fan experience, with players joining in live broadcasts aired on ESPN and ESPN+.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Following three teens who lived in the remote location from August to May, this lovely, absorbing, and patiently shot documentary premieres at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, January 25.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Consider our highest words of praise for books—captivating, commanding, riveting, absorbing, enthralling.
    Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators are set to face off in an intriguing Friday night matchup at KeyBank Center, with the game set for 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Al Shami hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a new duet with superstar Tamer Hosny, sparking excitement after a photo of the two surfaced following a private family gathering and some intriguing conversations.
    Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.
    Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.
    James K. Glassman, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consuming. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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