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as in consumed
to take in as food
claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable
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as in swallowed
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
ingested the foul-tasting medicine with only the greatest difficulty
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Recent Examples of ingested
Several plants on this list are harmful if ingested.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Both are bulbous tropical plants that bloom in winter in the northern hemisphere, and both are poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
They are often thought to be highly poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Although European mistletoe is more toxic than American mistletoe, both plants are dangerous if ingested, particularly by pets and children, who may be attracted to the small white berries that have a high concentration of toxin.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
An article posted by Boundary Vets stated that a tree's needles, either real or artificial, can be harmful if ingested, potentially causing gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting or obstruction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Scientists have stated, however, that the bacteria present in raw milk are not probiotic and are instead potentially harmful if ingested.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Probiotics are themselves live microorganisms that when ingested may help restore or change the microbiome in your gut.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Hot wax can also injure pets and pose a toxicity risk if ingested.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Both are bulbous tropical plants that bloom in winter in the northern hemisphere, and both are poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
They are often thought to be highly poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Although European mistletoe is more toxic than American mistletoe, both plants are dangerous if ingested, particularly by pets and children, who may be attracted to the small white berries that have a high concentration of toxin.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
An article posted by Boundary Vets stated that a tree's needles, either real or artificial, can be harmful if ingested, potentially causing gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting or obstruction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Scientists have stated, however, that the bacteria present in raw milk are not probiotic and are instead potentially harmful if ingested.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Probiotics are themselves live microorganisms that when ingested may help restore or change the microbiome in your gut.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Hot wax can also injure pets and pose a toxicity risk if ingested.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingested
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There are plenty of foods in the produce aisle that taste great and offer health benefits when consumed raw, from apples and blueberries to carrots and bell peppers.Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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That fire, which had consumed almost 3,000 acres by Tuesday evening, was fueled by a fierce windstorm.The New York Times, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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For example, a study from the USA and a study from Australia found that people who regularly ate almonds actually lost weight on average rather than gaining it.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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When the team served foods that were calorie-dense but less palatable, participants still ate about eight hundred calories more.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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First there were barn cats that drank raw milk.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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But now, the virus has been detected in at least 865 herds of cows across at least 16 states, as well as in raw (unpasteurized) milk sold in California and in domestic cats who drank raw milk.Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Ingested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingested. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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