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CONSUMING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Consuming.

Consuming - as an adjective satellite

Very strong; urgently felt

Example: "Politics is his consuming passion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overwhelming

Consuming - as a verb

To use up.

Example: "The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour."

To eat.

Example: "Baby birds consume their own weight in food each day."

To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.

Example: "Desire consumed him."

To destroy completely.

Example: "The building was consumed by fire."

To waste away slowly.

To trade money for good or services as an individual.

Example: "If you consume this product while in japan, you may be subject to consumption tax."

To absorb information, especially through the mass media.

Example: "The internet has changed the way we consume news."

Consuming - as a noun

Consumption; the process by which something is consumed

Consuming - as an adjective

Holding one's attention or interest.

Example: "A consuming passion"

Example Sentences

"The consuming fire destroyed the entire building."
"Her consuming desire to succeed drove her to work long hours."
"The team faced a consuming task of completing the project in just one week."
"He suffered from a consuming fear of heights."
"The book provided a consuming narrative that kept readers captivated."
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Word Game Points

Is CONSUMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, consuming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONSUMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CONSUMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, consuming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONSUMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CONSUMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, consuming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONSUMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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