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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
The woman had ingested a large amount of over-the-counter pills, Garcia said.
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Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
The National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, says the risk of mental health problems caused by ingesting mushrooms in a supervised clinical setting is low, but may be higher outside of a clinical setting.
—Kate Ruder, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
However, any plant can cause GI distress or vomiting if ingested in large enough quantities, so keep all houseplants away from curious pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
At that time, the dogs, who were loose at the condo complex, were believed to have ingested their owner’s cocaine, per the lawsuit.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
The National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, says the risk of mental health problems caused by ingesting mushrooms in a supervised clinical setting is low, but may be higher outside of a clinical setting.
—Kate Ruder, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
However, any plant can cause GI distress or vomiting if ingested in large enough quantities, so keep all houseplants away from curious pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
At that time, the dogs, who were loose at the condo complex, were believed to have ingested their owner’s cocaine, per the lawsuit.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingest
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Nor could the authors conclude definitively that the chimps were deliberately consuming ethanol-rich fruits and sharing it with their compatriots.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Crews also conduct test burns before igniting a larger area, to verify how effectively fuels are consumed and how smoke will travel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Anunoby, who also finished with 23 points in Game 1, was tasked with making Cunningham feel a presence as swallowing as Madison Square Garden was on Saturday night.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Cut to: Hampton reading from The Book of Jonah, a section of the Old Testament perhaps best known for the titular prophet getting swallowed by a whale.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Hidden in London’s West End, the brasserie-style dining room is always buzzing while guests sip on bubbles and listen to live jazz.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Then, later in the day, Kesha seemed to support the recommendation by posting a photo of herself smirking while sipping from a Wendy’s cup.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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Zimmerman, 44, was scheduled to perform a multi-hour set alongside fellow electronic artist Zhu, who could also be seen drinking during the show, according to videos posted to social media.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Preventing a cancer diagnosis is a top health goal for many – and what people eat and drink can potentially play a big role.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But that’s what Gerber Products Company did Friday, concerning January’s Snacks for Baby soothe ‘n’ chew Teething Stick recall.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Bike along the Hurley Rail Trail, which is within walking distance of the property, then chew on ribs at Hickory BBQ.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingest. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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