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
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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Older individuals are more likely to inhale food or liquid into their lungs, causing aspiration pneumonia.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
In addition to facing unbearable losses, both had also unknowingly inhaled toxic debris that would spark a series of debilitating illnesses.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
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This story was originally published February 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM.
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—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
In addition to facing unbearable losses, both had also unknowingly inhaled toxic debris that would spark a series of debilitating illnesses.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
Read Next National Driver inhaled whippets before fatal crash that killed 18-year-old, Oklahoma cops say
April 10, 2024 2:13 PM
This story was originally published February 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2025
In some cases, people have inhaled the virus after coming into contact with an infected animal.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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