devourers

noun

plural of devourer
as in destroyers

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  1. leeches
  2. sponges
  3. users
  4. predators
Noun
  • The lightning-fast process leeches out flavor and compromises textures, and can produce bland, mushy results.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.
    — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of leeches
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  • While melamine sponges are certainly effective cleaning tools, they are also considered an abrasive material and can leave fine scratches all across your stainless steel appliances.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • While these sponges are perfect for areas like baseboards, walls, and countertops, modern TV screens are not made with the same give.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of sponges
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  • Organizations must also prioritize educating all users, from classroom teachers and administrative staff to senior leadership, on their roles.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Many of their users describe feeling real grief when an app is updated or withdrawn.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of users
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  • Known as the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site, the place gets its name from English buccaneer-cum-naturalist William Dampier, who was overcome by the bay’s sheer abundance and the size of the marine predators during a visit in 1699.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These top predators require large home ranges to live and hunt in, about 200 square miles (518 square kilometers) for males and 75 square miles (194 square kilometers) for females, so space is a scarce resource.
    — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of predators
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