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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This product can turn into a big irritant if ingested or inhaled, and cause several digestive or respiratory issues.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
All of these toxic chemicals are being inhaled into the body when individuals vape.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
To fill the void, Potato grabbed his dad's shirt and cuddled with it, inhaling the scent of his human.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Each of his patients—like everyone—is already inhaling, drinking, and eating microplastics just by living in the world.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
All of these toxic chemicals are being inhaled into the body when individuals vape.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
To fill the void, Potato grabbed his dad's shirt and cuddled with it, inhaling the scent of his human.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Each of his patients—like everyone—is already inhaling, drinking, and eating microplastics just by living in the world.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inhale
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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