Thesaurus results for INGEST

ingest

verb

in-ˈjest

Definition of ingest

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 Also called devil's snare, the plant's seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are all dangerous if ingested. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Broadcasters want the ability to ingest live footage directly from mobile devices. — Chris Allen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Most uranium ingested from drinking water passes right through the gastrointestinal tract. — Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026 Yet no branch of science has debunked the idea that humans are neglecting lots of opportunities for ingesting animals. — David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingest

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingest

Verb

Every one of those calls consumes tokens and touches a system with its own permissions.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of consume

Verb

Chewing involves biting or gnawing without necessarily swallowing.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Among our favorites are Quince’s airy linen midiskirt (available in petite sizes) and Abercrombie & Fitch’s high-rise cotton midi, which has a flowy silhouette that feels light without swallowing a shorter frame.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 July 2026

Definition of swallow

Verb

Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of eat

Verb

The natural sweetness of the rum’s grade A molasses will require less sugar, and the structure that comes with age may inspire you to sip this one in the evening at sundown when the temperatures dip, rather than midday poolside.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Visitors to the foothills growing region have the chance to pick fresh fruits, try brand-new pizza creations and sip on estate wines all summer.

— Camila Pedrosa July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of sip

Verb

Savoring a moment, extending a meal past five minutes and chewing with attention aren’t dramatic overhauls.

— Allison Palmer July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
It's understood that 50 percent of digestion begins in the mouth, so guests are encouraged to chew for much longer than comes naturally.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026