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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The fresh recommendations build on existing evidence that foods like red meat, and the overconsumption of salty and sugary foods, can be linked to health risks.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
In a world where individuality and self-expression has begun to manifest in the overconsumption of micro-trends, experimenting with fragrance is an easy way to stand out from the crowd.
—Ariel Baker, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
Something like this could help folks filter what’s worth trying and what’s just overconsumption.
—Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
During his presidency, the economy continued to flail due to high unemployment, rising inflation and an energy crisis stemming from America’s dependence on foreign oil and overconsumption.
—Scott Wong, The Hill, 29 Dec. 2024
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Tina Reed, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
In a world where individuality and self-expression has begun to manifest in the overconsumption of micro-trends, experimenting with fragrance is an easy way to stand out from the crowd.
—Ariel Baker, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
Something like this could help folks filter what’s worth trying and what’s just overconsumption.
—Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
During his presidency, the economy continued to flail due to high unemployment, rising inflation and an energy crisis stemming from America’s dependence on foreign oil and overconsumption.
—Scott Wong, The Hill, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Overconsumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconsumption. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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