as in to devour
to swallow or eat greedily
inhaled the doughnuts so quickly that you would have missed it if you blinked
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Recent Examples of inhale
Dusting is a term used to describe when someone inhales aerosol spray intended to clean keyboards.
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 June 2025
The simulant particles are smaller than 2.5 microns (millionths of a meter), small enough to be inhaled and then trapped in the lower airways of the lungs.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 June 2025
Chernobyl nuclear disaster altered the genetics of the dogs left behind, scientists say
How does exposure to uranium affect the human body
If ingested or inhaled, uranium hexafluoride gas -- in which each of the molecules has six fluorine atoms -- can cause kidney damage, Caffrey said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 June 2025
Practice deep breathing exercises, like inhaling slowly through your nose and exhaling through your mouth, to activate your body's natural cooling response.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 June 2025
The simulant particles are smaller than 2.5 microns (millionths of a meter), small enough to be inhaled and then trapped in the lower airways of the lungs.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 June 2025
Chernobyl nuclear disaster altered the genetics of the dogs left behind, scientists say
How does exposure to uranium affect the human body
If ingested or inhaled, uranium hexafluoride gas -- in which each of the molecules has six fluorine atoms -- can cause kidney damage, Caffrey said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 June 2025
Practice deep breathing exercises, like inhaling slowly through your nose and exhaling through your mouth, to activate your body's natural cooling response.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhale
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In the wake of the box office devouring of Jurassic World: Rebirth, its lead, Scarlett Johansson, has just broken a Hollywood record.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The seventh installment in Universal’s long-running dino series — this time starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali — has devoured a mighty $318 million worldwide since Wednesday, including $147 million at the domestic box office.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
6 July 2025
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Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
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The sphere-packing problem — which asks how to cram balls into a (high-dimensional) box as efficiently as possible — is no exception.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
7 July 2025
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Now, House leadership wants to cram this broken bill down our throats by rushing it to the floor while in the middle of discussions, completely disregarding their promises.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhale. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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