as in devoured
to swallow or eat greedily
with no time for fine dining, we just ingurgitated our food and went on our way
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For weeks, Oasis zealots have devoured online videos of the siblings strolling out onstage together, arms raised in victory and hugs brief yet genuine.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025 -
My toddler devoured a small mountain of them.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), wildfire smoke can impact anyone's health when inhaled.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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When dust is inhaled, the particles can collect in your lungs and lead to respiratory issues.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military has carried out heavy bombing and ground attacks on Gaza City in recent days, eyewitnesses and Palestinian authorities say, choking vital services and leaving hundreds of thousands of people crammed into an ever-shrinking area.—
Mahmoud Atef,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Last week, as Missouri appeared likely to enter the redistricting fight, more than 500 people crammed into a union hall in Kansas City to protest the effort.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Ingurgitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingurgitated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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