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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
Those in the area who have ingested a death cap mushroom should contact the CPCS hotline at 1-800-222-1222 and seek medical attention right away, health officials advised.
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Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Clean pets' paws after outings to remove salt, antifreeze or ice-melting chemicals that can irritate skin or be ingested.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The new findings ruled that his death was accidental and probably stemmed from an undiagnosed condition — but noted that Naroditsky had ingested both methamphetamine and kratom, and that likely was a contributing factor.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The fruits of Japanese holly are toxic to humans5 when ingested.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Monstera obliqua is toxic to humans, cats, and dogs if ingested.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
If ingested, these substances may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, lethargy, and dehydration.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Pay phone change in case of emergencies jangling in my pocket, an extra bowl of cereal ingested for fuel, tire pressure checked.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Dandelions may be sprayed with pesticides that can be dangerous when ingested.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Clean pets' paws after outings to remove salt, antifreeze or ice-melting chemicals that can irritate skin or be ingested.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The new findings ruled that his death was accidental and probably stemmed from an undiagnosed condition — but noted that Naroditsky had ingested both methamphetamine and kratom, and that likely was a contributing factor.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The fruits of Japanese holly are toxic to humans5 when ingested.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Monstera obliqua is toxic to humans, cats, and dogs if ingested.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
If ingested, these substances may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, lethargy, and dehydration.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Pay phone change in case of emergencies jangling in my pocket, an extra bowl of cereal ingested for fuel, tire pressure checked.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Dandelions may be sprayed with pesticides that can be dangerous when ingested.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingested
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When to seek medical attention Anyone who has consumed this type of mushroom should follow up with their primary care physician or a liver specialist to monitor for liver failure, doctors recommend.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some have found a groove again, writing in their temporary homes, while others have yet to return to their practice, consumed by the logistics of loss and relocation and out of step with their routines.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The story follows a scuba diver in search of his deceased father’s remains who gets swallowed by an 80-foot, 60-ton sperm whale and has only one hour to escape before his oxygen runs out.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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With tech earnings season kicking into high gear next week, Wall Street will start to get a clearer picture of where particular companies stand in adopting AI or getting swallowed by it.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The liquid is brimming with marmalade and tobacco spice—elements that are elongated when sipped slowly at room temperature.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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And that’s what it’s geared for, apparently—making cocktails, like a colorless version of an espresso martini—although it can also be sipped neat or over ice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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For four hours, the group of artists laughed, drank and debated their position in the rapidly shifting cultural landscape.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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May Protect Brain Health Older adults who drank three cups of (regular) milk daily saw a boost in brain-health-protecting antioxidant levels.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
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In one instance, the facility in Hartford reportedly had to close its kitchen for three to four weeks after rodents had chewed their way into the food supply, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Jan. 2026
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An Ottawa Fire Services investigator determined the fire started after the family dog chewed on a heated skiing glove containing a lithium-ion battery.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Ingested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingested. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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