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as in consumed
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 spent
to make complete use of
a catastrophic medical event that devoured their savings
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as in inhaled
to swallow or eat greedily
the starving villagers simply devoured the relief food
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Recent Examples of devoured
Coors Field has made Hall of Famers feign injuries, rookies beg for mercy, and used Lorenzen for dental floss after the Phillies devoured, in order, his curve, slider, cutter, changeup and sinker.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Astronomers have used the XRISM (X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) X-ray spacecraft to discover that a star is being slowly devoured by an elusive stellar companion, solving a mystery that has baffled scientists for over a century.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, Norris devoured the movies of John Wayne growing up.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The media devoured his story like a plate of fresh oysters.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
How Newport Beach came out on top The appreciation of existing properties and the migration of fleeing Angelenos — whether running from COVID-era masking policies and school shutdowns or the flames that devoured Pacific Palisades — helped Newport Beach gain several spots on the list.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In every scene, Terry Malloy is being devoured by regret, torn apart about doing the right thing, and simmering with an existential anxiety that could blow at any second.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Partially cut plants will sag and wilt, while small seedlings can be devoured entirely.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The sun is being devoured by energy-hungry microbes, called Astrophage, and the resulting cooling threatens to wipe out much of Earth’s population.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Astronomers have used the XRISM (X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) X-ray spacecraft to discover that a star is being slowly devoured by an elusive stellar companion, solving a mystery that has baffled scientists for over a century.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, Norris devoured the movies of John Wayne growing up.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The media devoured his story like a plate of fresh oysters.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
How Newport Beach came out on top The appreciation of existing properties and the migration of fleeing Angelenos — whether running from COVID-era masking policies and school shutdowns or the flames that devoured Pacific Palisades — helped Newport Beach gain several spots on the list.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In every scene, Terry Malloy is being devoured by regret, torn apart about doing the right thing, and simmering with an existential anxiety that could blow at any second.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Partially cut plants will sag and wilt, while small seedlings can be devoured entirely.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The sun is being devoured by energy-hungry microbes, called Astrophage, and the resulting cooling threatens to wipe out much of Earth’s population.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoured
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The product was discontinued in the 1980s following public concerns about Pop Rocks, including rumors that the candy could be dangerous when consumed with soda.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crismon notes that fresh juice should be consumed within three to five days.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crews have spent the last year fixing more than 700 broken streetlights.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old right-hander, who spent his first eight MLB seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, signed a minor league contract with San Diego in February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Peppermint oil used as aromatherapy should be inhaled directly from the bottle or through a diffuser.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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This latest denial likely closes the door for Williams to open a dispensary at the Broadway location — having exhausted most administrative routes.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In one panel, children maimed or exhausted by labor stare out bleakly; in another, unemployed men in a small industrial town sit or stand around.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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As studios gulped down profits, talent below and above the line began to demand adequate shares of the pie.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jaylin Williams plowed through a screening Murray as Jokic drained a triple, enabling the Nuggets to tie it with a fortuitous 4-point play.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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But what happens when that colorful explosion leaves stains long after the water has drained?—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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The stuffing, Certipur-US and Greenguard Gold-certified for safety, is cross-cut to prevent lumps and clumps, keeping the pillow smooth, airy, and puffy, despite being crammed into hiking packs and suitcases.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
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Juwelier Tschikof is a narrow shopfront crammed next to a boutique selling stationery, opposite a tobacconist.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pumps pulled seventeen million gallons of stormwater off the streets, and the new blue-and-green infrastructure absorbed runoff to alleviate pressure on the pipes.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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What Makes the Glycinate Form Different Magnesium glycinate is chelated to the amino acid glycine, which improves how efficiently it’s absorbed through the intestinal wall.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Devoured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoured. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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