consume
verb (used with object)
to destroy or expend by use; use up.
unconsumed
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a word derived from
consume.
Example Sentences
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“When you study the destruction in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, note what didn’t burn — unconsumed tree canopies adjacent to totally destroyed homes,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
Unsurprisingly, this wanton waste takes a significant environmental toll, with an estimated 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions tied to unconsumed food.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2024
Between 8-10% of global carbon emissions are linked to unconsumed produce, according to a UN report.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2022
The fires were still burning, the huge logs unconsumed.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 1, 2015
The house sat as it always had, unconsumed by fire.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
