as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
didn't find the plot of the novel particularly consuming
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as in devouring
to destroy all trace of
massive fires had consumed hundreds of square miles of forest
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as in spending
to make complete use of
the mining company consumed all of the local mineral resources and then moved on
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as in eating
to take in as food
hungry enough to consume most of the pie
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Recent Examples of consuming
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
But that’s a less consuming point to Kelce now than ever before.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
But he’s never stopped hunting, perhaps the most consuming pastime of his life.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
In the depths of the first movement, immediately before Tchaikovsky’s most consuming cry of desolation, the bassoons, basses and timpani hold a low F sharp, for just a beat and a half.
—David Allen, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2022
By mid-August, that fear was no less consuming.
—Heidi Levine, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2022
The hero is Alice, wife to Jack, who finds a job in the all-consuming but rather mysterious Victory Project.
—James Medd, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2022
Ratajkowski frames the development of her political consciousness as a process born of self-consciousness, a cancerous and consuming view of the self that the writer argues was pushed on her by patriarchal capitalist society.
—Jordan Taliha McDonald, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2021
Franzen’s most consuming interest is the existential distress that so often molders within a disintegrating household.
—Becca Rothfeld, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2021
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
See what else our critics are consuming this week.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The outlet also reported that witnesses observed the group consuming alcoholic beverages throughout the afternoon.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Along with consuming plenty of vitamin C through your diet, other tips for supporting immune function include getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and managing stress.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
For years, governments and activists have talked about consuming less — such as energy and meat — to save the planet.
—Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
However, this Best-Ever Banana Bread Recipe has inspired me and reminded me that baking isn’t always extremely complicated or time consuming.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
These plants are notorious energy hogs, consuming nearly 4 percent of the country’s total electricity to process municipal waste.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Communal eating, paired with smart nutrition choices and thoughtful ways of consuming fruits and vegetables, can further support healthy aging.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
No wonder this series feels so consuming!
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
But that’s a less consuming point to Kelce now than ever before.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
But he’s never stopped hunting, perhaps the most consuming pastime of his life.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
In the depths of the first movement, immediately before Tchaikovsky’s most consuming cry of desolation, the bassoons, basses and timpani hold a low F sharp, for just a beat and a half.
—David Allen, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2022
By mid-August, that fear was no less consuming.
—Heidi Levine, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2022
The hero is Alice, wife to Jack, who finds a job in the all-consuming but rather mysterious Victory Project.
—James Medd, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2022
Ratajkowski frames the development of her political consciousness as a process born of self-consciousness, a cancerous and consuming view of the self that the writer argues was pushed on her by patriarchal capitalist society.
—Jordan Taliha McDonald, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2021
Franzen’s most consuming interest is the existential distress that so often molders within a disintegrating household.
—Becca Rothfeld, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2021
Verb
That’s what people are consuming.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
See what else our critics are consuming this week.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The outlet also reported that witnesses observed the group consuming alcoholic beverages throughout the afternoon.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Along with consuming plenty of vitamin C through your diet, other tips for supporting immune function include getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and managing stress.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
For years, governments and activists have talked about consuming less — such as energy and meat — to save the planet.
—Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
However, this Best-Ever Banana Bread Recipe has inspired me and reminded me that baking isn’t always extremely complicated or time consuming.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
These plants are notorious energy hogs, consuming nearly 4 percent of the country’s total electricity to process municipal waste.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Communal eating, paired with smart nutrition choices and thoughtful ways of consuming fruits and vegetables, can further support healthy aging.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consuming
Adjective
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If Houston wins that one, things start to get really interesting for a 3-0 comeback.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Orlando would scurry to get back in the game and thanks to some lucky breaks in the second half, the Storm were able to make things interesting.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Catastrophic wildfires are not new for Chile, but this year’s stand out for how fast the flames spread, devouring an average of nearly 25 acres every minute.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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When Bastian ducks into a bookstore and starts reading a book about a malevolent force (the Nothing) devouring the realm of Fantasia, the narrative comes to life.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 23-year-old, boxed out of the Yankees’ Opening Day roster despite spending the entire 2025 season in the majors, was called up from Triple-A on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Since making their water landing, the three Americans and one Canadian who set out on the lunar journey have been busy, spending recent weeks reuniting with family, debriefing the mission and making media appearances – all while adapting to life back on Earth.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shots rang out from the back of the ballroom as attendees were eating their first course, several minutes after White House Correspondents’ Association President Weija Jiang delivered remarks.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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But doubters who scoffed back then may be eating their words now.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mercury in your 5th House of Creativity keeps your personal expression active and engaging.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The new guard of creators and brand strategists who have built communities from the ground up know their method is much more effective and engaging than a top-down model.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shane Lowry has the distinction of draining one of the more memorable putts in recent golf history.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grow crocosmia in moist, organically rich, well-draining soil in full sun to light shade.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Operator errors, including violations of safety protocols and the removal of most absorbing rods, also played a role.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The tablets are quick-absorbing and free from soy, gluten, dairy, fish and yeast.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consuming. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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