CONSUMING Synonyms: 218 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kən-ˈsü-miŋ

Definition of consuming

as in interesting

holding the attention or provoking interest didn't find the plot of the novel particularly consuming

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consuming

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verb

present participle of consume

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

Adjective

The cramps that felt sharper, deeper, more consuming than what friends described. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026 But that’s a less consuming point to Kelce now than ever before. — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025

Verb

Some studies have shown that following high-protein diets can help burn extra calories, Aziz said, but consuming too much protein can increase the risk of kidney stones, heart attacks and strokes. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Identify which spaces are primarily for communicating with known friends and which are primarily for consuming content from strangers. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consuming

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consuming

Adjective

Those are impressive numbers, but the interesting part is how Creality has arrived at them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
And here’s where your Social Security concern gets interesting.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of interesting

Verb

Just like today’s tentacled ocean dwellers, the Mesozoic squid ancestor likely had no problem devouring its relatives—or even members of its own species.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
Davis loved to read and collect books, devouring anything from John Updike and Margaret Atwood, among other authors, a passion that necessitated having bookshelves in every room of his home.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of devouring

Verb

After arriving at the hospital and spending nearly an hour with hospital staff filling out paperwork, I was handed another form accepting financial responsibility.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Teams are tight-knit, spending practically every moment together from Spring Training through October in what can be described as a 162-game marathon.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of spending

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The whole affair had a playfully casual mood, with Edwards casually eating his dinner while presenting the prizes and gleefully razzing the winners during their acceptance speeches.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Upgrading malls with food halls that aim to elevate the eating experience is an attempt to make malls relevant again, said food hall consultant Phil Colicchio in a bullish 2026 industry report.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of eating

Adjective

The goal is to make the information clearer, more accessible, and more engaging for new motorists.

— Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of engaging

Verb

So, get ready for mountain vistas and exhausting cycling days to take your breath away and questions about your life choices to swirl around in your head!

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
On the third bike was Jenny Brookes, Zero's senior global brand manager, who rode a standard DSR/X adventure bike for approximately 239 miles (384 km) before exhausting its battery.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhausting

Adjective

Its 14 essays comprise an absorbing investigation into the art of translation, the sheer pleasure of reading the classics, and the insights such reading can bring.

— David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026
Orlean consistently demonstrates that terrific nonfiction writing can be as absorbing as fiction.

— The Know, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of absorbing

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