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as in consumed
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 swallowed
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 ingested
Most uranium ingested from drinking water passes right through the gastrointestinal tract.
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Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
But the report also states Cole may have ingested more methadone than he was prescribed.
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Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
As well as playing with the mood of real locales, the new season also allowed for an expansion of the metaphysical space known as ‘The Portal,’ a dreamlike environment which people who have ingested the Blue Angel mushroom are all connected to, and though it, even to each other.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
25 June 2026
That case started last April, when girl who attends Los Lomas High School accidentally ingested a significant cannabis dose when another student gave her a sandwich but failed to inform her it was laced with the drug, authorities said.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
It’s known as an extremely toxic chemical that is fatal if ingested and can cause chronic health problems on contact.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
The first signs that your pet has ingested bufotoxin from the cane toad are bright red gums and excessive drooling.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Also called devil's snare, the plant's seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are all dangerous if ingested.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
But the report also states Cole may have ingested more methadone than he was prescribed.
—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
As well as playing with the mood of real locales, the new season also allowed for an expansion of the metaphysical space known as ‘The Portal,’ a dreamlike environment which people who have ingested the Blue Angel mushroom are all connected to, and though it, even to each other.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
25 June 2026
That case started last April, when girl who attends Los Lomas High School accidentally ingested a significant cannabis dose when another student gave her a sandwich but failed to inform her it was laced with the drug, authorities said.
—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
It’s known as an extremely toxic chemical that is fatal if ingested and can cause chronic health problems on contact.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
The first signs that your pet has ingested bufotoxin from the cane toad are bright red gums and excessive drooling.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Also called devil's snare, the plant's seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are all dangerous if ingested.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingested
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Physicians report spending only 27 hours per week on direct patient care out of a nearly 58-hour work week, with the remainder consumed by documentation, order entry and administrative tasks.
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By Monday evening, the wildfires had converged into one and consumed 15,888 acres with no containment, according to San Juan Incident Management Team Eight, which is leading the fire response.
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Each player swallowed a biometric tablet, about the size of a large vitamin, so that scientists could see how well his body cooled itself.
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Today, the border's meanderings to its current location is the story of the birth of a nation that swallowed Native American tribes, Spanish descendants and Mexican citizens.
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.
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While espresso can be sipped on its own, it’s often used as the base of so many beloved coffee drinks like lattes, mochas, Americanos, and even espresso martinis.
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Guests sipped cocktails as music by Travis Tritt and Jake Owen played over the loudspeakers.
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The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
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Researchers found the strongest association among people who drank about two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea each day.
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This vicious machine chewed him up and spit him out in predictable fashion.
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The lead head had been chewed loose and now, on an exceptionally tough bass, the front hook broke off.
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“Ingested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingested. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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