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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That matter is small enough to be absorbed into the bloodstream when inhaled.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
According to them, the deepest parts of the lungs get the highest dose of these nanoparticles when inhaled.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Each character can inhale enemies to gain their powers, a Kirby game staple.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
When outdoor activities are necessary, wearing a mask can protect against inhaling fungal spores.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
According to them, the deepest parts of the lungs get the highest dose of these nanoparticles when inhaled.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Each character can inhale enemies to gain their powers, a Kirby game staple.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
When outdoor activities are necessary, wearing a mask can protect against inhaling fungal spores.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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