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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Legionella can be carried in water vapor or mist and can cause illness if inhaled.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Those guardrails are in place because air pollutants that come from the generators, like nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and ‘fine particulate matter’ are known to cause lung and heart health issues when inhaled.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
But public health authorities are urging older people, children and people with respiratory issues to limit their time outdoors so as not to inhale the dust.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Those guardrails are in place because air pollutants that come from the generators, like nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and ‘fine particulate matter’ are known to cause lung and heart health issues when inhaled.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
But public health authorities are urging older people, children and people with respiratory issues to limit their time outdoors so as not to inhale the dust.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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