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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The nervous systems of animals that swallowed or inhaled other hydraulic fluids were affected immediately with tremors, diarrhea, sweating, breathing difficulty, and sometimes several weeks later with weakness of the limbs, or paralysis.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
These poisons can vaporize on hot days and be inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or even swallowed by children playing on synthetic fields.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
As particulate matter and concentration in the air increase, this can be harmful when inhaled, entering the lungs and bloodstream and affecting individuals with allergies, respiratory complications and asthma.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Uranium and its compounds can be safely handled under normal conditions, posing a health risk only if inhaled or ingested.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
These poisons can vaporize on hot days and be inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or even swallowed by children playing on synthetic fields.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
As particulate matter and concentration in the air increase, this can be harmful when inhaled, entering the lungs and bloodstream and affecting individuals with allergies, respiratory complications and asthma.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Uranium and its compounds can be safely handled under normal conditions, posing a health risk only if inhaled or ingested.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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