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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Over time, those items break down into tiny bits that people can inhale, ingest, or absorb through their skin.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Respiratory problems: Regurgitated stomach acids that reach the back of your throat can be inhaled and cause irritation in your lungs and airways.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
The respiratory crisis on Friday led to concerns about a new lung infection since Francis inhaled some vomit.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
After identifying the pair later that day, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined their deaths were caused by accidentally inhaling carbon monoxide, according to the outlet.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Respiratory problems: Regurgitated stomach acids that reach the back of your throat can be inhaled and cause irritation in your lungs and airways.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
The respiratory crisis on Friday led to concerns about a new lung infection since Francis inhaled some vomit.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
After identifying the pair later that day, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined their deaths were caused by accidentally inhaling carbon monoxide, according to the outlet.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inhale
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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