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consume
verb as in use up
Strongest matches
absorb, deplete, devour, dominate, drain, eat up, employ, exhaust, expend, obsess, preoccupy, spend, waste
Strong matches
apply, dissipate, drivel, engross, finish, go, lavish, lessen, monopolize, squander, trifle, utilize, vanish
Weak matches
avail oneself of, finish up, fritter away, frivol away, go through, have recourse to, profit by, put away, put to use, run out of, run through, throw away, wash up, wear out
verb as in eat, drink
Example Sentences
Sustainable sugar production should factor into these global talks given the many environmental problems and opportunities from changing the way we grow and consume sugar.
It can lead to lung injury, coma and death within seconds when consumed in large amounts, but even small doses can still be very harmful.
The alleged underage victim was even called "vintage 99" in text messages, as if she was a wine that one consumes, not a person.
Experts then reviewed the photos to assess the amount of food actually eaten and determine the nutrients consumed during each meal.
Those who have purchased the carrots are advised to not to consume them and instead, should throw them away.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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