cannibalize
verb (used with object)
to subject to cannibalism.
cannibalizing
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present participleof cannibalize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some publishers say podcasts are a double-edged sword—they may be cannibalizing nonfiction reading, but can also serve as a useful sales driver in a fragmented media market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
But it must be actively defeated; it would be a grave mistake to assume it will dissipate after losing momentum or cannibalizing itself.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026
The strong print wasn’t enough to calm investors’ fears about AI cannibalizing the information-technology and consulting sectors.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
In previous investment cycles, Meta would launch new formats to keep up with competitors at the cost of cannibalizing its existing products.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2025
Sometimes these projects acquired construction materials by cannibalizing old monuments, thereby hastening the process of creating ruins.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
