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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cannibalize' in a Sentence

"to engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing." more

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The research team discovered that the virus had been cannibalizing healthy cells in the human body.
The team of engineers realized that the software update had been cannibalizing system resources, causing performance issues.
The voracious insects had been cannibalizing weaker members of their colony during the food shortage.
Over the years, the city's expanding infrastructure had been cannibalizing its historical landmarks.
The company had been cannibalizing its older product lines to create space for innovative releases.

Cannibalize

kan-uh-buh-lahyz
verbto engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing.

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Last Updated On: June 5, 2024
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