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as in to consume
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 to swallow
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 ingest
Fortunately, studies of patients hospitalized for ingesting Cerbera odollam show that recovery is possible if the poison is identified and treated in time.
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Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2025
That chemical can be lethal if ingested, officials said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
When ingested, cyanide affects the body's ability to use oxygen.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Some symptoms of ingesting a food item with E. coli include diarrhea and severe stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2025
That chemical can be lethal if ingested, officials said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
When ingested, cyanide affects the body's ability to use oxygen.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Some symptoms of ingesting a food item with E. coli include diarrhea and severe stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingest
Verb
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Endless arguments could consume tons of precious computing cycles.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Recipes for everything from ceviche mixto with popcorn (!) to flan to sweet plantains are sure to delight, and the book’s chatty, convivial tone is likely to linger in your mind long after the meal has been consumed and the dreaded dinner dishes are done.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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The applause the crowd gave Yim was swallowed up by the cathedral’s size and our sparse numbers, but she was visibly moved.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Don't swallow water when swimming in pools, lakes, or other water areas.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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Grand Marnier’s Remixed Chateau invited guests to sip elevated cocktails, explore a bold lounge blending Philly roots with French flair, and capture their festival moments with a signature twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Visit the sprawling estates of the island's interior to sip some of the world's best coffee amidst the untouched expanses of the Blue Mountains.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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This advisory is in effect until Monday at 11 p.m. During heat waves, consider the following tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Fafara went to live with his sister but continued to drink and use narcotics.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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This moment sticks in the mind, the intimacy of a family in which a present for the mother becomes a treat for the child, whose chewed and discarded food is finished by the father.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Plenty to chew through for you there, but that’s not all from the Deadline team at SXSW London this week.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingest. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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