Synonyms of ingested

ingested

verb

past tense of ingest

1

as in consumed

to take in as food

claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consumed
• ate
• devoured
• licked
• chewed
• tucked (away or in)
• swallowed
• digested
• partook (of)
• put away
• tasted
• put down
• picked (at)
• gulped
• downed
• wolfed
• scoffed
• savored
• slopped
• relished
• dined
• gorged
• mouthed (down)
• gobbled (up or down)
• glutted (on)
• swilled
• munched
• nibbled (on)
• gnawed (at or on)
• lapped
• feasted
• gummed
• supped
• bolted
• dispatched
• regaled
• breakfasted
• lunched
• polished off
• snarfed (down)
• fared
• nursed
• chowed (down on)
• banqueted
• snacked
• noshed
• pigged out
• gormandized

2

as in swallowed

to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat

ingested the foul-tasting medicine with only the greatest difficulty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swallowed
• sipped
• drank
• chewed
• ate
• consumed
• downed
• licked
• got down
• imbibed
• devoured
• guzzled
• gulped
• supped
• munched
• knocked back
• gobbled (up or down)
• wolfed
• scarfed
• scoffed
• mouthed (down)
• finished
• ruminated
• pecked (at)
• gorged
• put away
• nibbled (on)
• gnawed (at or on)
• ingurgitated
• bolted
• lapped
• polished off
• dispatched

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ingested

Spores can enter through a cut in the skin or be inhaled or ingested. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026

Monroe reportedly ingested a lethal dose of Nembutal, an anxiety medication, as well as a large dose of chloral hydrate, a drug used as a sedative. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Even natural pesticides can be harmful if ingested or cause allergic reactions, so always follow label instructions. — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Researchers today know the disease can originate in the nose or the gut — like something breathed in or ingested. — Wuft News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

All parts of the plant contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause serious poisoning if ingested by people or pets, says Conaway. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026

When water or food with feces on it, such as fresh produce, is ingested, symptoms last roughly a week or up to a month. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

But fallen ash still poses major health risks if ingested or inhaled. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

After that, Sanfacon said that vets often have to do some investigating to figure out what exactly an animal ingested. — Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026