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consuming

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


Example Sentences

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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

The fair is a bet that whatever draws artists to this landscape can sustain something larger without consuming it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

See: Yes, consumers in China are consuming again.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Comparing texts word by word turned out to be quite the consuming task.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman