35 Synonyms & Antonyms For CONSUMPTION

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Definitions consumption [kuhn-suhmp-shuhn] / kənˈsʌmp ʃən / NOUN devouring; use Synonyms STRONGEST drinking expenditure utilization STRONG burning damage decay decrease depletion desolation destruction devastation diminution dispersion dissipation eating exhaustion loss misuse ruin waste WEAK consuming swallowing using up wear and tear Antonyms STRONG building construction creation development enlargement expansion growth improvement increase WEAK fasting starvation

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U.S. per-capita dairy consumption is near records, according to data from the Agriculture Department.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the surprising resilience of Chinese exports took off some of the short-term pressure for Beijing to increase consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year Chinese authorities reported national gas consumption growth had slowed.

From Barron's

That could cause a significant contraction in consumption and small-business cash flow.

From Barron's

Over the last 67 years, the Grammys have tweaked the rules and names of art-driven categories to reflect shifts in music consumption.

From Los Angeles Times

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Words related to consumption are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word consumption. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

absorption assimilation decay eating emaciation erosion exhaustion expense expenditures expenditure putrefaction putridness putrescence spoilage tiredness tuberculosis wear and tear

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