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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The state concluded that people could safely inhale the chemical at concentrations thousands of times higher than the EPA’s safe limit.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Perhaps the most notable is lead, a heavy metal — which has no safe level of exposure for anyone, and which can permanently stunt the development of children when inhaled or ingested.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
However, the montage’s editor found another way to inhale as much SNL as possible during the preparation stage.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Understanding Dangerously Low Oxygen Levels Nitrous Oxide Leads to Nerve Damage
People who inhale nitrous oxide might experience low blood pressure, heart palpitations, and headaches.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Perhaps the most notable is lead, a heavy metal — which has no safe level of exposure for anyone, and which can permanently stunt the development of children when inhaled or ingested.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
However, the montage’s editor found another way to inhale as much SNL as possible during the preparation stage.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Understanding Dangerously Low Oxygen Levels Nitrous Oxide Leads to Nerve Damage
People who inhale nitrous oxide might experience low blood pressure, heart palpitations, and headaches.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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