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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Fructose Malabsorption Although more research is needed to understand the cause of fructose malabsorption fully, researchers believe it may be caused by:
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—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
The goal: Save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful shopping habits.
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But its creators seem more interested in painting overconsumption and riches as what everyone secretly desires.
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Here's how – and why should still avoid overconsumption.
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Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
The goal: Save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful shopping habits.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Sep. 2024
But its creators seem more interested in painting overconsumption and riches as what everyone secretly desires.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2024
Here's how – and why should still avoid overconsumption.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
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 22 Nov. 2024.
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