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: in spoken words : by means of speech
The exam will be given orally.
an orally presented argument
Deaf, signing parents will "babble" to their infants in sign, just as hearing parents do orally; this is how the child learns language …—
Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks2
: by way of the mouth
The medicine can be administered orally.
Another example is amygdalin, which is found in the pits of peaches and apricots. If consumed orally, it is approximately 40 times more toxic than by intravenous injection …—Des W. Connell
Des W. ConnellExamples of orally in a Sentence
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Users typically feel its effects within minutes of taking ketamine, which can be taken in the form of powder that is ingested or snorted, or a liquid form that’s either injected or taken orally.
—Sasha Hupka, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
It's generally not recommended to give CBD oil to cats orally.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
And they’re consumed orally, more like jawbreakers or Warheads than cigarettes.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
Traditionally, Inuit communities shared this information orally.
—Hannah Hoag, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
The recruit’s name was redacted in documents from the university, but USA TODAY Sports has identified him as receiver Aaron Butler, who orally committed to play for Sanders on that livestream before later changing his mind and signing with Texas last month.
—USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
With historical roots dating back to 1,000 BC, this science is reported to have been transmitted orally from sages to their pupils, before dedicated efforts to document its wisdom were started.
—Hasina Khatib, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
If taken orally, probiotics can enhance the body’s nutrient absorption and systemic inflammation.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
The pellets Breen administered were taken orally as a series and supplied by an out-of-state homeopath, the department said in a release.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 18 Jan. 2024
Sasha Hupka, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
It's generally not recommended to give CBD oil to cats orally.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
And they’re consumed orally, more like jawbreakers or Warheads than cigarettes.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
Traditionally, Inuit communities shared this information orally.
—Hannah Hoag, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
The recruit’s name was redacted in documents from the university, but USA TODAY Sports has identified him as receiver Aaron Butler, who orally committed to play for Sanders on that livestream before later changing his mind and signing with Texas last month.
—USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
With historical roots dating back to 1,000 BC, this science is reported to have been transmitted orally from sages to their pupils, before dedicated efforts to document its wisdom were started.
—Hasina Khatib, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
If taken orally, probiotics can enhance the body’s nutrient absorption and systemic inflammation.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
The pellets Breen administered were taken orally as a series and supplied by an out-of-state homeopath, the department said in a release.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 18 Jan. 2024
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“Orally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orally. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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