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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The coast was intertwined with every aspect of our time on Izu Peninsula, from watching waves crash on seaside rocks and inhaling the salty sea scent to seeing shrines nestled by the water, like at Shirahama Shrine’s torii gate.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Every lap felt like a mind-numbing carousel ride through car exhaust and past bewildered pedestrians, while inhaling burrito-scented air.
—Marley Dickinson, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
Freshwater inhaled up the nose lacks salt and imbalances saline concentrations, triggering the burning sensation.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
What to do during ashfall During an ashfall event, the most effective strategy to stay safe is to stay indoors as much as possible and avoid inhaling ash particles.
—David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
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Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Every lap felt like a mind-numbing carousel ride through car exhaust and past bewildered pedestrians, while inhaling burrito-scented air.
—Marley Dickinson, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
Freshwater inhaled up the nose lacks salt and imbalances saline concentrations, triggering the burning sensation.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
What to do during ashfall During an ashfall event, the most effective strategy to stay safe is to stay indoors as much as possible and avoid inhaling ash particles.
—David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inhale
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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