ingested; ingesting; ingests
: to take in for or as if for digestion
Examples of ingest in a Sentence
The drug is more easily ingested in pill form.
claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable
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The scene where Rue and Faye ingest the bags is harrowing.
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
They are commonly used on the skin as a topical gel, ointment or cream since oral arnica remedies need to be diluted to offset dangerous side effects if ingested.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The scene where Rue and Faye ingest the bags is harrowing.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Pets groom themselves, meaning anything on their paws or fur can be ingested later.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ingest
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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingest. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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in·gest
in-ˈjest 
: to take in for or as if for digestion
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