as in to devour
to swallow or eat greedily
inhaled the doughnuts so quickly that you would have missed it if you blinked
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Recent Examples of inhale
Some research suggests that inhaling the aroma of spearmint may effectively reduce nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
They can be inhaled and absorbed in the bloodstream, leading to serious health problems, the agency says.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
They can be inhaled and absorbed in the bloodstream, leading to serious health problems, the agency says.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhale
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As her right hand springs forth for an introduction, the 5ft 1in (156cm) midfielder looks as if she could be devoured by this boardroom chair.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Stuck in a lifeboat for nearly three weeks, the four survivors ultimately resorted to devouring one of their boatmates in order to survive.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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The detective accepted the dare and gulped down the milk meant for the sergeant’s child, according to court papers.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Even the most casual sports fan has seen athletes gulping down neon sports drinks on the sidelines and during post-game media interviews, and gels and chews are at every aid station during a race.—
Matthew Kadey,
Outside Online,
8 Feb. 2025
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The passengers, migrants from China and Ecuador, were crammed into the cargo area with no seats or ventilation, concealed by cardboard taped over the windows.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Things can also get frustratingly chaotic in battle when too many enemies and allies are crammed into tight quarters.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhale. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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