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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Some research suggests that inhaling the aroma of spearmint may effectively reduce nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
As a precaution, avoid inhaling all powder products.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025
When inhaled, this dust scars lung tissue and can lead to silicosis, DPH said.
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Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, typically contracted by inhaling spores found in soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
As a precaution, avoid inhaling all powder products.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025
When inhaled, this dust scars lung tissue and can lead to silicosis, DPH said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, typically contracted by inhaling spores found in soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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