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as in to consume
to take in as food
claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable
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as in to swallow
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
ingested the foul-tasting medicine with only the greatest difficulty
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Recent Examples of ingest
Some milkweeds spread aggressively, and all contain compounds that can be toxic if ingested, but these concerns are usually manageable with proper plant selection and placement.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
If chewed or ingested, some of these products can cause drooling, stomach upset, and other signs of toxicity in pets.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
State police said their investigation was launched on March 12, 2025, when a 4-year-old girl was treated at a hospital after ingesting an unknown amount of cannabis.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Bill O'Reilly, head of innovation at the reinsurer Greenlight Re, said his firm had aimed AI at ingesting submissions to speed up the review rather than at choosing what to insure, according to a recap by the trade title IA Magazine.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
If chewed or ingested, some of these products can cause drooling, stomach upset, and other signs of toxicity in pets.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
State police said their investigation was launched on March 12, 2025, when a 4-year-old girl was treated at a hospital after ingesting an unknown amount of cannabis.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Bill O'Reilly, head of innovation at the reinsurer Greenlight Re, said his firm had aimed AI at ingesting submissions to speed up the review rather than at choosing what to insure, according to a recap by the trade title IA Magazine.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingest
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.
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Treat Infestations Sprinkling a mix of equal parts borax and sugar can help get rid of bugs like ants and roaches (they’ll be attracted to the sugar and die after consuming the borax).
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At this stage of his career, that would be a difficult pill to swallow.
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Nowadays, the land surrounding the 67-year-old fruit stand is paved over as cookie-cutter townhomes swallow the area.
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Kansas City Council member Melissa Patterson Hazley spent most of her day in the district attending openings for new businesses, visiting shows and eating at restaurants.
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After eating, some of the nuns are wheeled out into the sun, but there are not enough wheelchairs.
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Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
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To treat heat exhaustion, move into a cool indoor space or shade immediately, drink liquids, remove unnecessary clothing including socks and shoes, use cold water or a cold compress on the head, face and neck to cool down, and frequently sip cold water.
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On Sunday, after Scotland won against Haiti in their first World Cup game, Scottish fans celebrated drinking so much beer that some Boston bars ran out.
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.
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Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.
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Slugs and snails are some of the peskiest garden visitors that can riddle plant leaves with ragged holes or chew tender crops like lettuce down to nubs overnight.
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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingest. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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