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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And as a result, that could drive “weaker retail sales and consumption across the entire economy, hurting GDP,” Hecht noted.

From MarketWatch

And as a result, that could drive “weaker retail sales and consumption across the entire economy, hurting GDP,” Hecht noted.

From MarketWatch

The 30-50 million barrels represent a small fraction of global consumption and U.S. annual imports, with limited impact on U.S. oil markets.

From Barron's

Some studies have found that red meat consumption raises the risk of diabetes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The committee for the 2020 guidelines recommended sharply lowering limits for added sugars and alcohol consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal

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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 expenditure expenditures expense putrefaction putridness putrescence spoilage tiredness tuberculosis wear and tear

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