consume
verb (used with object)
to destroy or expend by use; use up.
consumes
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present tense formof consume (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The United States consumes 3.9 million barrels of diesel a day, whereas the accord with Moscow initially concerns 2.22 million barrels total -- barely enough for half a day of US consumption.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
When a black hole actively consumes gas, it can release tremendous amounts of energy and heat nearby material.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
We spent the next several months building an AI tool that consumes content from across the digital world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
She consumes about 3,500 calories every day to ensure she has enough energy.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
A terrible anger consumes me, virulent as a sickness.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
