inhaled; inhaling
1
: to draw in by breathing
2
: to take in eagerly or greedily
inhaled about four meals at once—
Ring Lardner
Ring Lardner
: to breathe in
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Shortly after the release of the pods, Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that more than 17,000 children under 6 years old swallowed, inhaled, or were exposed to the chemicals in the laundry detergent pods.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The powdery particles drift in the air and are easily inhaled.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic obtained her medical examiner report in October, which ruled Vega's death as a homicide caused by burns and from inhaling smoke.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Human infections with bird flu viruses can happen when the virus gets into a person’s eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Human infections can occur when the virus gets into a person's eyes nose or mouth, or is inhaled, typically after prolonged contact.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
Hexavalent chromium is a highly acidic and carcinogenic chemical that can cause skin irritation when touched and respiratory problems when inhaled.
—Andee Capellan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
Exposure to the compound has been shown to cause lung cancer in humans when inhaled, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024
In January, for example, the Food and Drug Administration disclosed that the agency is investigating reports of alopecia, a hair loss condition, and aspiration, a complication during surgery when people inhale food or other objects into their airway, linked to the drugs.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The powdery particles drift in the air and are easily inhaled.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic obtained her medical examiner report in October, which ruled Vega's death as a homicide caused by burns and from inhaling smoke.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Human infections with bird flu viruses can happen when the virus gets into a person’s eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Human infections can occur when the virus gets into a person's eyes nose or mouth, or is inhaled, typically after prolonged contact.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
Hexavalent chromium is a highly acidic and carcinogenic chemical that can cause skin irritation when touched and respiratory problems when inhaled.
—Andee Capellan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
Exposure to the compound has been shown to cause lung cancer in humans when inhaled, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024
In January, for example, the Food and Drug Administration disclosed that the agency is investigating reports of alopecia, a hair loss condition, and aspiration, a complication during surgery when people inhale food or other objects into their airway, linked to the drugs.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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