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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
Stein suffered multiple non-fatal overdoses as a result of ingesting those pills.
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
For those that might eat armadillo, the chances of contracting the disease after ingesting the meat is low.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Medical professionals warn that ingesting magnets can lead to serious consequences such as pressure necrosis, perforation, obstruction, fistula and sepsis.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Unverified claims have also been spreading that pregnant women are ingesting toxic amounts of the drug to make a point to the administration.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Rotem Naftalovich, Daniel Naftalovich and Frank Greenway proposed ingesting small, nondigestible PTFE (Teflon) pellets to bulk up meal volume and increase satiety without calories, testing the idea in lab models and even patenting the approach two years later.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
However, ingesting Epsom salt can cause stomach upset and diarrhea, which may lead to dehydration.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Denver Post via Getty Images Consumers seeking the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin in Oregon edibles may instead be ingesting unlisted synthetic psychedelics and extracts, a recent study warns.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Cats can become infected by ingesting raw meat or prey that carries the parasite.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
For those that might eat armadillo, the chances of contracting the disease after ingesting the meat is low.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Medical professionals warn that ingesting magnets can lead to serious consequences such as pressure necrosis, perforation, obstruction, fistula and sepsis.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Unverified claims have also been spreading that pregnant women are ingesting toxic amounts of the drug to make a point to the administration.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Rotem Naftalovich, Daniel Naftalovich and Frank Greenway proposed ingesting small, nondigestible PTFE (Teflon) pellets to bulk up meal volume and increase satiety without calories, testing the idea in lab models and even patenting the approach two years later.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
However, ingesting Epsom salt can cause stomach upset and diarrhea, which may lead to dehydration.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Denver Post via Getty Images Consumers seeking the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin in Oregon edibles may instead be ingesting unlisted synthetic psychedelics and extracts, a recent study warns.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Cats can become infected by ingesting raw meat or prey that carries the parasite.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingesting
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Nutrient-rich agricultural runoff and sewage cause huge algal blooms, and when these algae die and sink, bacteria bloom in turn, consuming so much oxygen that few other organisms survive at lower depths.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other methods use enzymes to isolate cells, but those procedures are time consuming and can threaten useful cell characteristics.—
Perri Thaler,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Staying hydrated is the most important part of care, since mouth sores can make swallowing painful and dehydration can develop quickly in young children.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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These symptoms include rash, itching, respiratory trouble, swollen tongue, trouble swallowing and chest tightness.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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This could make eating more enjoyable, leading to eating more.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Whiskey Glasses Designed with a wide base and narrow rim to enhance the flavor and aroma of whiskey, these elegant crystal glasses can also be used for sipping Negronis, White Russians, and other spirits and cocktails.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wearing a period-style blue-and-white outfit while sipping tea, Ripa embodied grace and charm in this chic costume alongside Seacrest’s take on Ted Lasso.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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With that goal in mind, Dijkstra has constructed a scheme to ensure that King Radovid stops drinking and sulking over Jaskier and embraces his role as one of the few remaining leaders who can oppose Emhyr’s army.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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If your cat is not drinking enough, try to make water more enticing by adding a drop of tuna juice for flavor.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Their larvae are capable of chewing through cardboard boxes and plastic bags, meaning even unopened packages of food are at risk for infestation.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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It's not settled science, but some initial study shows that the act of chewing food may help people feel full sooner when eating.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Ingesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingesting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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