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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If inhaled, these fumes can lead to trouble breathing, eye and skin irritation, and in some cases, even death.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
These particles can be inhaled and enter the lungs and bloodstream.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
He was known for his close reading, and ability to inhale the entire oeuvres of his guests.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibitedunless in a prescribed inhaler.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
These particles can be inhaled and enter the lungs and bloodstream.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
He was known for his close reading, and ability to inhale the entire oeuvres of his guests.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibitedunless in a prescribed inhaler.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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