In a sentence
Six example sentences with consume, each labelled with its topic.
Riders finishing the mountain stage consume an entire tray of rice cakes before the team bus even leaves the parking lot.
Fitness
Set a bowl of these fried chickpeas on the table and guests will consume every one before the main course arrives.
Cooking
A single hungry caterpillar can consume a whole tomato leaf overnight, leaving nothing but the pale central vein.
Environment
A single termite colony can consume a fallen log within a season, leaving only a shell of bark on the forest floor.
Science
We consumed an entire platter of dumplings at the night market and still went back for the sesame pancakes.
Travel
After a double-overtime game the team can consume a whole tray of sandwiches before the bus reaches the highway.
Basketball
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