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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Jet fuels and other petroleum products are refined from crude oil, and contain chemicals that are toxic to humans when inhaled.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Sprays are easy to apply to skin or clothing but must be used with caution as they can also be inhaled.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
In their journal article, Brooks and his coauthors point out that cannabis smoke — which users often inhale more deeply than tobacco smoke, without filtration — contains compounds known to damage DNA and promote inflammation and tumor growth.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2025
No child should be forced to inhale tear gas or other chemical agents while trick-or-treating in their own neighborhood.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Sprays are easy to apply to skin or clothing but must be used with caution as they can also be inhaled.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
In their journal article, Brooks and his coauthors point out that cannabis smoke — which users often inhale more deeply than tobacco smoke, without filtration — contains compounds known to damage DNA and promote inflammation and tumor growth.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2025
No child should be forced to inhale tear gas or other chemical agents while trick-or-treating in their own neighborhood.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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