cannibalize
verb (used with object)
to subject to cannibalism.
has cannibalized
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present perfectof cannibalize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Yet as bots like ChatGPT become increasingly popular and sophisticated, Vincent and some of his colleagues wonder what will happen if Wikipedia, outflanked by A.I. that has cannibalized it, suffers from disuse and dereliction.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
The cost of storing horses has cannibalized the helicopter budget, and roundups can no longer keep pace with growing herds.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2021
New competition in Indianapolis and rural French Lick, Indiana, during the last decade has cannibalized Horseshoe’s annual revenues.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 17, 2018
With its similar merchandise, Old Navy has cannibalized sales at Gap stores, according to some analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2016
We know that iPhone has cannibalized some iPod business.
From Forbes ● Jan. 23, 2013
