overconsumption
noun
over·con·sump·tion
ˌō-vər-kən-ˈsəm(p)-shən 
: excessive consumption or use of something
the overconsumption of fossil fuels
overconsumption of alcohol
The flip side of deficient saving, of course, is overconsumption. At its peak in 1987, household expenditure as a percentage of national income was 74%, almost four percentage points above the highest levels reached during the previous two decades.—
Robert S. Gay
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Cicadas are generally safe for dogs to eat, but overconsumption can cause digestive issues that require treatment from a veterinarian.
Symptoms of cicada overconsumption include upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Olivia Heller/The Hustle Viewers accused her of everything from overconsumption to hoarding to appropriation.
—HubSpot, 20 June 2025
More research is needed to truly understand if overconsumption of apple cider vinegar might result in bone loss.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
As for overconsumption, Dampier added that people can over-shop at American stores like TJ Maxx and Ross, too.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Olivia Heller/The Hustle Viewers accused her of everything from overconsumption to hoarding to appropriation.
—HubSpot, 20 June 2025
More research is needed to truly understand if overconsumption of apple cider vinegar might result in bone loss.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
As for overconsumption, Dampier added that people can over-shop at American stores like TJ Maxx and Ross, too.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overconsumption
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“Overconsumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconsumption. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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