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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Recently, a Tempe, Arizona teenager, Renna Kay O'Rourke, engaged in a dangerous trend known as dusting—or inhaling chemicals from an aerosol duster or keyboard cleaner.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 June 2025
Whether in the hotel’s peaceful garden or a dedicated yoga room, guests can inhale crisp mountain air, soak in the alpine sun and reconnect with mind and body.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Oh, and inhaling self-serve frozen yogurt with candy toppings for dessert.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
Then, once she’s seated, everyone in the courtroom sharply inhales: the robe of one of the French lawyers standing behind Kardashian has latched onto her perfect bun, yanking Kardashian’s head backward, and there’s a struggle to remove it.
—M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 June 2025
Whether in the hotel’s peaceful garden or a dedicated yoga room, guests can inhale crisp mountain air, soak in the alpine sun and reconnect with mind and body.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Oh, and inhaling self-serve frozen yogurt with candy toppings for dessert.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
Then, once she’s seated, everyone in the courtroom sharply inhales: the robe of one of the French lawyers standing behind Kardashian has latched onto her perfect bun, yanking Kardashian’s head backward, and there’s a struggle to remove it.
—M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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