as in to devour
to swallow or eat greedily
inhaled the doughnuts so quickly that you would have missed it if you blinked
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Recent Examples of inhale
Use a Hemp Wick Instead of a Lighter Using a hemp wick — often recommended by TikTokers — reduces the risk of inhaling butane, a common lighter fuel.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
By the time Mason gets home, he’s witnessed a brutal amount of violence perpetrated by those who’ve inhaled the pink fog.
—Ilana Masad, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Recently, a Tempe, Arizona teenager, Renna Kay O'Rourke, engaged in a dangerous trend known as dusting—or inhaling chemicals from an aerosol duster or keyboard cleaner.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 June 2025
Whether in the hotel’s peaceful garden or a dedicated yoga room, guests can inhale crisp mountain air, soak in the alpine sun and reconnect with mind and body.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
By the time Mason gets home, he’s witnessed a brutal amount of violence perpetrated by those who’ve inhaled the pink fog.
—Ilana Masad, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Recently, a Tempe, Arizona teenager, Renna Kay O'Rourke, engaged in a dangerous trend known as dusting—or inhaling chemicals from an aerosol duster or keyboard cleaner.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 June 2025
Whether in the hotel’s peaceful garden or a dedicated yoga room, guests can inhale crisp mountain air, soak in the alpine sun and reconnect with mind and body.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Finance and accounting present yet another strong case for BPO, as companies can outsource tax compliance, accounts receivable and other back-office functions that can devour time and resources.—
Pranav Dalal,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Even its Revolutionary Guards bear no name of Iran—only of a violent ideology that devours its children and invites war upon them.—
Nazanin Boniadi,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
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On June 8, 1991, the US Park Police estimated 800,000 people crammed on to the National Mall to celebrate the U.S. victory in the Persian Gulf War -- with 200,000 people lining the parade route.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
12 June 2025
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Boom, his family crammed into a 1200 square foot home, eight people in three bedrooms.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 June 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhale. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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