inhaled; inhaling
1
: to draw in by breathing
2
: to take in eagerly or greedily
inhaled about four meals at once—
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: to breathe in
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Examples of inhale in a Sentence
This medicine can now be inhaled.
She inhaled the fresh country air.
He inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to relax.
After inhaling their dinner, the children ran out the door without even saying goodbye.
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When dust is inhaled, the particles can collect in your lungs and lead to respiratory issues.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
No injuries were reported, though one man was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure after inhaling some smoke.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
As a liquid or vapor, though, benzene is a carcinogen if ingested or inhaled.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Breathwork techniques like box breathing—inhaling for four counts, holding for four counts, exhaling for four counts, and holding for another four counts—can quickly lower stress levels.
—Tess Brigham, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
No injuries were reported, though one man was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure after inhaling some smoke.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
As a liquid or vapor, though, benzene is a carcinogen if ingested or inhaled.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Breathwork techniques like box breathing—inhaling for four counts, holding for four counts, exhaling for four counts, and holding for another four counts—can quickly lower stress levels.
—Tess Brigham, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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