as in to consume
to take in as food
anyone planning to partake of the vegetarian meal needs to sign up for it beforehand
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The general recommendation for adults is to consume seven to eight glasses of water per day.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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In Queens, check out the art at MoMA PS1 or spend an afternoon eating your way through Astoria or Flushing, known for standout Greek and Chinese cuisine, respectively.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many studies suggest that eating breakfast earlier may help regulate blood sugar.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Partake (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake%20%28of%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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