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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
In 2024, the Commissioners Court paid $1 million to settle with the family of Paul French, a 31-year-old with mental illness who died in 2020 after ingesting so much water his blood sodium dropped to deadly levels.
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Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Animals were observed ingesting the debris at the bottom of the Calypso Deep.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Animals were observed ingesting debris during the submarine survey.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Some organisms were seen ingesting the debris.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone experiencing adverse effects after ingesting the product should contact a healthcare provider and report the incident to the DCC at 1-833-464-6627.
—Digital Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
What else is going on Soon after administering Narcan to a DUI suspect, a California Highway Patrol officer died from ingesting fentanyl.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Summit County Deputy Attorney Brad Bloodworth told jurors the evidence will show Eric Richins died from fentanyl toxicity after ingesting a lethal amount of the drug.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Children and people who are pregnant may want to avoid ingesting too much ginseng.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Animals were observed ingesting the debris at the bottom of the Calypso Deep.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Animals were observed ingesting debris during the submarine survey.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Some organisms were seen ingesting the debris.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone experiencing adverse effects after ingesting the product should contact a healthcare provider and report the incident to the DCC at 1-833-464-6627.
—Digital Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
What else is going on Soon after administering Narcan to a DUI suspect, a California Highway Patrol officer died from ingesting fentanyl.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Summit County Deputy Attorney Brad Bloodworth told jurors the evidence will show Eric Richins died from fentanyl toxicity after ingesting a lethal amount of the drug.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Children and people who are pregnant may want to avoid ingesting too much ginseng.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingesting
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Amid public concern, federal health authorities have denied any reports of illnesses linked to consuming fish or seafood because of possible contamination.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The biggest misconception about microdramas, the panelists agreed, is who is consuming them.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Speech-language pathologists work with people who have disorders involving speech, language and swallowing, sometimes from injuries, medical conditions or developmental delays.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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When a pet bites into the plant, those crystals embed in mouth tissue, which explains why oral irritation and swallowing difficulty are the primary symptoms.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Martha sat on the other bed and thought about what a perverse species humans were—to insist on eating something that had tried so hard to be inedible.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Affecting the first two receptors means retatrutide may help suppress appetite and slow digestion, which can help users feel full after eating even smaller meals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lounging at home, heading to the office, sipping an afternoon spritz—the light, sophisticated layers do, in fact, go with everything.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, hyponatremia, a condition that results from drinking too much water and effectively diluting the sodium content of your blood, can actually be far more dangerous.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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Binge drinking — defined as drinking five plus beverages in one sitting — drove the most liver disease deaths, with the greatest risk among those who engaged in binge drinking while living with type 2 diabetes or hypertension.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some have gone further, publicly chewing khat on the campaign trail, a gesture that signals solidarity and which has become something of a ritual in Kenyan electoral cycles, with aspiring leaders competing to demonstrate the sincerity of their commitment to khat farmers and traders.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Methods for maximizing looks range from workouts and skin-care routines to more radical options, such as chewing hard gum for hours to get a squarer jaw.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Ingesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingesting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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