as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
didn't find the plot of the novel particularly consuming
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as in devouring
to destroy all trace of
massive fires had consumed hundreds of square miles of forest
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as in spending
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 eating
to take in as food
hungry enough to consume most of the pie
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Recent Examples of consuming
Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
Not to intimidate you more, but Venus in Cancer is pulling you into deeper emotional territory, and your one-on-one relationships are suddenly more consuming than casual.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The cramps that felt sharper, deeper, more consuming than what friends described.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
But that’s a less consuming point to Kelce now than ever before.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
But he’s never stopped hunting, perhaps the most consuming pastime of his life.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
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
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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Both regions have robust local entertainment traditions whose audiences are accustomed to consuming content in their native languages.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 June 2026
This can cause tooth sensitivity and pain when consuming hot or cold food and drinks.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 12 June 2026
Neither does consuming alcohol with the shellfish.
—Eva Flowe
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
What becomes scarce, and therefore inherently more valuable, is the ability to discern what is worth making and consuming in the first place.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Whole grains are not to be feared, and consuming them does not prevent weight loss or increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Beatty, now 76, told me that the instability consuming the Kennedy Center is precisely what her lawsuit sought to stop.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The swirl can be consuming, this vortex of trade rumors that has defined this Miami Heat offseason.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Adjective
What researchers do know is how consuming weed alters sleep patterns.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
Not to intimidate you more, but Venus in Cancer is pulling you into deeper emotional territory, and your one-on-one relationships are suddenly more consuming than casual.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The cramps that felt sharper, deeper, more consuming than what friends described.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
But that’s a less consuming point to Kelce now than ever before.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
But he’s never stopped hunting, perhaps the most consuming pastime of his life.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
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
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
Verb
Expect loose, watery, urgent stools, usually with cramping when consuming unfamiliar foods.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Both regions have robust local entertainment traditions whose audiences are accustomed to consuming content in their native languages.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 June 2026
This can cause tooth sensitivity and pain when consuming hot or cold food and drinks.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 12 June 2026
Neither does consuming alcohol with the shellfish.
—Eva Flowe
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
What becomes scarce, and therefore inherently more valuable, is the ability to discern what is worth making and consuming in the first place.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Whole grains are not to be feared, and consuming them does not prevent weight loss or increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Beatty, now 76, told me that the instability consuming the Kennedy Center is precisely what her lawsuit sought to stop.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The swirl can be consuming, this vortex of trade rumors that has defined this Miami Heat offseason.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consuming
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The main card event promises to be an interesting fight.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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That combination makes Norwegian Epic one of the more interesting mainstream cruise ships sailing in Europe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a snake devouring a frog whole.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
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This squishy honor of a marshmallow doesn’t even require devouring it—the indicator that psychologists took as the signal of its depleted future life.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The retailer employs a team of roughly 40 to 50 personal shoppers in Paris, who work closely with top-spending clients and serve as ambassadors for the store’s designer offering.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The department is working to approve requests for waivers that give states more flexibility for spending federal money.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The island, used for both eating (and working), is a vintage Neolt Architetto drafting table.—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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According to general manager Magrino, the goal of Borgo Pignano Group is to contribute to a more sustainable and emotionally engaging vision of the city, enhancing its cultural fabric.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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However, competitive play also proved highly engaging for many players.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The Spurs seemed emotionally spent after exhausting all of their energy in unseating the defending champions.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Trapped by high interest rates and the cumulative weight of inflation, the bottom 80 percent of earners are aggressively pulling back on discretionary goods, exhausting credit options and downgrading to private-label and discount brands.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Unlike standard contact lenses, these incorporate light-responsive or light-absorbing compounds into the lens material itself.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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“Consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consuming. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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