burn through
phrasal verb
burned through or burnt through; burning through; burns through
informal
: to use all of (something) quickly
They've burned through 2 million dollars already, and the renovations are far from complete.
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Your body burns through fluids fast when sweating, which can lead to dehydration.
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Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Israel burned through missile interceptors at a rapid clip to take down projectiles fired by Iran during the 12-day war, leaving its stockpiles depleted, according to reports.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 3 July 2025
In mere days, IndyCar drivers from across the globe will compete in the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, burning through thousands of gallons of ethanol along the way.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
An early morning fire burned through the roof of a two-story West Lincoln Avenue apartment building in New Berlin on July 1, forcing the evacuation of eight units.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 1 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Israel burned through missile interceptors at a rapid clip to take down projectiles fired by Iran during the 12-day war, leaving its stockpiles depleted, according to reports.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 3 July 2025
In mere days, IndyCar drivers from across the globe will compete in the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, burning through thousands of gallons of ethanol along the way.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
An early morning fire burned through the roof of a two-story West Lincoln Avenue apartment building in New Berlin on July 1, forcing the evacuation of eight units.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 1 July 2025
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“Burn through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn%20through. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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