The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CONSUMED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does CONSUMED mean?
CONSUMED verb- To use up.
- To eat.
- To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
- To destroy completely.
- To waste away slowly.
- To trade money for good or services as an individual.
- To absorb information, especially through the mass media.
- Construed with with Full of, exuding (also figuratively).