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
Then the kidnappers made new demands: two motorbikes, five walkie-talkies, bags of rice and beans, top-up cards for mobile data and airtime, and industrial glues, often inhaled and used as intoxicants.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
One woman took her slice, inhaled its scent for a long moment, then took a bite before handing it to a companion.
—Barbara Surk and Daniel Cole, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Scientists believe leprosy can spread by inhaling infected respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how flu and COVID spread.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
But people can also inhale viruses riding on teeny-tiny, lighter droplets that travel farther through the air.
—Amy Maxmen | Kff Health News, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
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
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
One woman took her slice, inhaled its scent for a long moment, then took a bite before handing it to a companion.
—Barbara Surk and Daniel Cole, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Scientists believe leprosy can spread by inhaling infected respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how flu and COVID spread.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
But people can also inhale viruses riding on teeny-tiny, lighter droplets that travel farther through the air.
—Amy Maxmen | Kff Health News, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
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
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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