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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
This pilot tests the ability to ingest and process millions of data points daily, aiming to provide accurate, real-time insights on container positioning, transit conditions and arrival predictions.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
In the book, the dinosaurs ingest multivitamins that turn them into intelligent beings.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The fruit is also toxic and can be fatal if ingested.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
People can experience stomach cramping, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting within 24 hours after ingesting a toxic mushroom and the situation can quickly deteriorate after that, experts say.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
In the book, the dinosaurs ingest multivitamins that turn them into intelligent beings.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The fruit is also toxic and can be fatal if ingested.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
People can experience stomach cramping, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting within 24 hours after ingesting a toxic mushroom and the situation can quickly deteriorate after that, experts say.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingest
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Love may be in the air this Valentine’s Day, but Berlin had better get ready to be consumed by Lust.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ogden consumed Newell’s videos like candy.—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Russia wants to swallow Ukraine, even though both nations share Orthodox rites.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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These are cheap to produce and easy to swallow due to their smooth texture.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Without Callie around, the chasm between Minnie — who holds an after-school job and eats microwaved junk at home — and Callie’s other friends feels wider than ever.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Veteran coach Michael Boehle, sipping coffee, understands the routine is only temporary and does his best to get his players focused on their early-morning routine.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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While generally safe to consume, people with allergies to similar plants, such as daisies, and those taking certain medications, such as antidiabetes medications, should exercise caution before sipping dandelion tea.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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The hanging quickly devolves into an all-out bacchanal, as onlookers drink, dance and kiss in the square surrounding the flailing corpse.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The appeal was lost on holdovers accustomed to drivers rough around the edges, with a Southern drawl, drinking a beer in Victory Lane.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Texas might be expecting to make $100 million from 10 new suites inside Royal-Memorial Stadium next year, but an overzealous approach to this year’s floral financials might chew a chunk out of that windfall if Texas isn’t careful.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Chewables are the traditional form that quickly breaks down in saliva as children chew them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingest. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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