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Vocabulary Entry
consuming
|verb • adjective
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verb
To use up or expend something, often in a way that leads to it being gone.
Example Sentences
"She is consuming too much sugar in her diet."
"The fire consumed the entire forest."
"He consumes a lot of information while reading."
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adjective
Relating to or characterized by consumption; often describes something that is overwhelming or engrossing.
Example Sentences
"His consuming passion for art led him to become a painter."
"She felt a consuming sense of dread as the storm approached."
"The movie was so consuming that I lost track of time."