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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
The next frontier in compliance automation has two sides to consider:
On one side is evidence collection and validation—the ability to ingest and interpret data from across sprawling environments in real time.
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Jerry Layden, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Burrell, who was 55, was found to have ingested multiple substances.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
That analysis noted that animal studies suggested that ingesting fluoride affected the microbiome but that none of the studies examined fluoride and the human microbiome.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 July 2025
Typically, adults ingest seven to nine milligrams of aluminum daily.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Jerry Layden, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Burrell, who was 55, was found to have ingested multiple substances.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
That analysis noted that animal studies suggested that ingesting fluoride affected the microbiome but that none of the studies examined fluoride and the human microbiome.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 July 2025
Typically, adults ingest seven to nine milligrams of aluminum daily.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingest
Verb
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Tailgating or consuming alcohol in the festival parking lot is prohibited and will be strictly enforced.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Together, these two foods accounted for nearly one in every seven calories consumed in the average American diet, according to the CDC report.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although swallowing a small amount of meconium is safe, breathing it in can cause serious respiratory issues.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Joy isn’t coming, though, Miranda tells her, because her dog swallowed something.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 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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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.—
Lane Nieset,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy the refreshing meal people-watching on the shaded outdoor terrace while sipping a pisco sour.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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This is more likely to happen if you're not used to high-fiber meals or don't drink enough water.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The technical execution is solid, the flavor profile is compelling, and the structure suggests this will drink well for the next year or two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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Both pests feed on rose leaves, sucking the sap or chewing the leaves, which weakens the plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the original video, Rupert Grint (yes, Ron Weasley from Harry Potter) played a Sheeran superfan with a serious, unhealthy obsession — sneaking onstage during a show, hopping into Sheeran’s tour bus, and even chewing his gum.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingest. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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