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as in to consume
to destroy all trace of
a series of devastating storms devoured the beach on the south side of the island
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as in to spend
to make complete use of
a catastrophic medical event that devoured their savings
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Recent Examples of devour
Crime fiction aficionados are sure to devour this collection of six novellas from the bestselling author.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Artists Equity By the time Dunkin’ unveiled Carpenter’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, more than 10 million users had already devoured the Instagram and TikTok teaser videos.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
There’s a snake devouring a frog whole.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
Flatheads aren’t built for extended chases like their streamlined cousins, preferring instead to dart out from hiding and devour unwary prey.
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Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Artists Equity By the time Dunkin’ unveiled Carpenter’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, more than 10 million users had already devoured the Instagram and TikTok teaser videos.
—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
There’s a snake devouring a frog whole.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
Flatheads aren’t built for extended chases like their streamlined cousins, preferring instead to dart out from hiding and devour unwary prey.
—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for devour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devour
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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Workers were dispatched throughout La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent the last few days pulling survivors and bodies from the wreckage despite a lack of heavy equipment and limited guidance from authorities.
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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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Rather than trying to gulp the slimy thing down, Wilkinson went into the kitchen and prepared an extravagant breakfast for himself, complete with Dr Pepper to wash it down.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
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In the finals, Israel faced an Australian team already exhausted after fending off South Korea, Japan and Rhodesia (itself in the Asian tournament after being banned in Africa over its white governing regime).
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For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
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The social calendar is crammed.
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The growing interest in quietcations reflects a broader realization that well-being isn't restored by cramming more experiences into a vacation.
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The wetland has absorbed toxic runoff from a warehouse fire before, resulting in a fish die-off.
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The Nets absorbed about a $10 million payroll increase by turning Claxton into Randle.
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“Devour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devour. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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