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consuming

[kuhn-soo-ming] / kənˈsu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
absorbing
Synonyms


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Patients must wait 30 minutes before consuming anything else.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Scientists found that consuming caffeine at night can increase impulsive behavior, raising the likelihood of risky or uncontrolled actions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Although black holes themselves cannot be seen, they can become incredibly bright when actively consuming surrounding material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

People are consuming a lot fewer calories, especially with GLP-1s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In another study, researchers at the University of San Francisco appear to have found more evidence of the cost of constantly consuming information.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel