1
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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2
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
But sadder yet is when a deer or rabbit decides to devour a young plant, leaving behind one stubby, leafless stick in the ground.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Anya Taylor-Joy, imperiously slender and with devouring eyes, has a porcelain haughtiness that doesn’t quite work as Emma Woodhouse — at least not for me.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 19 July 2025
When the eggs hatch, the young devour the still-living roaches.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2025
Wild honeybees in Southern California are devouring the food supplies of native pollinators — posing a potential threat to the region’s natural ecosystems, a new study has found.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 7 July 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Anya Taylor-Joy, imperiously slender and with devouring eyes, has a porcelain haughtiness that doesn’t quite work as Emma Woodhouse — at least not for me.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 19 July 2025
When the eggs hatch, the young devour the still-living roaches.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2025
Wild honeybees in Southern California are devouring the food supplies of native pollinators — posing a potential threat to the region’s natural ecosystems, a new study has found.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devour
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Good Culture took advantage of its own viral moment with an ad campaign embracing the various ways of preparing and consuming its product.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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And each switch requires the brain to reorient itself, which consumes mental energy and slows overall performance, Dr. Schiff explains.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Pyne spent 15 seasons there as a firefighter, some of them living in an old cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The low-budget indie production, which Zhou plans to direct, is scheduled to begin production in October and spend about three weeks filming.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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When someone ingests or inhales lead particles, the body confuses them with other minerals, Del Rio said.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Adding a few drops of essential oil to hot water and inhaling the steam can be beneficial for relieving congestion.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Several of Yazan’s four older siblings also looked thin and drained.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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The answer is to stop dating men who drain your brilliance, and to start dating as the woman who chooses herself first.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Edmonton lineup changes The list of Oilers who could gulp pregame hot dogs Thursday now includes defenseman John Klingberg, a game worst minus three in Game 3 after being one of five Oilers who were minus one in Game 2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Ferrell, who contended that their father wanted to be cremated, ultimately agreed to a settlement, reportedly after exhausting nearly $100,000 in legal fees and running out of funds to continue the fight.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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The goal is to exhaust the activist organization’s resources and force them to shut down.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Try to avoid cramming errands, intense planning or doomscrolling right before bed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The same goes for the extensive selection of souvenirs and t-shirts, which are expertly crammed onto shelves along the walls.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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But economists at Goldman Sachs estimate that overseas exporters have absorbed just one-fifth of the rising costs from tariffs, while Americans and U.S. businesses have picked up the most of the tab.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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The decor is subtle: warm tones on the walls, rich textiles as drapes and rugs to absorb sound, and tiled bathrooms, stocked with a generous selection of Aesop products.—
Becky Sunshine,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Devour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devour. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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