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as in consuming
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 swallowing
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 ingesting
Studies have also shown that Korean ginseng root may become less effective over time, so consider taking a break from ingesting the root every couple of weeks.
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Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Russia also denied poisoning Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian agent turned Kremlin critic who died in London in 2006 after ingesting the radioactive isotope polonium-210.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Ensure surfaces cleaned with Pine-Sol are thoroughly rinsed and free of chemicals before allowing pets access, as ingesting cleaning products can be harmful to animals.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
The other three men died of drug overdoses, either from ingesting drugs inside the jail or from experiencing fatal withdrawals.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Pets walk on the wet floor and then lick their paws, ingesting the problem oils.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
People can experience stomach cramping, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting within 24 hours after ingesting a toxic mushroom and the situation can quickly deteriorate after that, experts say.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
People can have stomach cramping, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting within 24 hours after ingesting a toxic mushroom and the situation can quickly deteriorate after that, experts say.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Koren testified, on the basis of these spurious tests, that a toddler must have been ingesting substantial quantities of cocaine for about fourteen months.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Russia also denied poisoning Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian agent turned Kremlin critic who died in London in 2006 after ingesting the radioactive isotope polonium-210.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Ensure surfaces cleaned with Pine-Sol are thoroughly rinsed and free of chemicals before allowing pets access, as ingesting cleaning products can be harmful to animals.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
The other three men died of drug overdoses, either from ingesting drugs inside the jail or from experiencing fatal withdrawals.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Pets walk on the wet floor and then lick their paws, ingesting the problem oils.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
People can experience stomach cramping, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting within 24 hours after ingesting a toxic mushroom and the situation can quickly deteriorate after that, experts say.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
People can have stomach cramping, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting within 24 hours after ingesting a toxic mushroom and the situation can quickly deteriorate after that, experts say.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Koren testified, on the basis of these spurious tests, that a toddler must have been ingesting substantial quantities of cocaine for about fourteen months.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingesting
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Fiber intake, in particular, showed a strong association with longevity, while consuming lots of sugary beverages was linked to higher all-cause mortality.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, in athletes, typical signs of an eating disorder, such as training for long hours without appropriate breaks for meals or obsessing about only consuming certain healthy foods, can be overlooked due to the normalization of these behaviors in high-level sports.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare brain disease that affects body movements, walking and balance, eye movements and swallowing, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026
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Progressive supranuclear palsy, also known as Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder that impacts walking, balance, eye movement and swallowing, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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It was directed by that Michael Bay, and in it, an Alexander Hamilton super-fan is eating a peanut butter sandwich when his phone rings.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Veteran coach Michael Boehle, sipping coffee, understands the routine is only temporary and does his best to get his players focused on their early-morning routine.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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While generally safe to consume, people with allergies to similar plants, such as daisies, and those taking certain medications, such as antidiabetes medications, should exercise caution before sipping dandelion tea.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Who wants to close out the week in Guadalajara drinking the finest tequila on earth, or eating through the buzzing dining scene of Chicago?—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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There is also some evidence that drinking lemon water could regulate blood sugar.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to Science, this implies that a paste was deliberately applied, rather than the staining being a byproduct of chewing betel nuts for a euphoric high.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nobody gave teeth the update that modern jaws are chewing less on wild game and more on applesauce, especially in their youth.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Ingesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingesting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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