inhaled; inhaling
1
: to draw in by breathing
2
: to take in eagerly or greedily
inhaled about four meals at once—
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: to breathe in
Examples of inhale in a Sentence
This medicine can now be inhaled.
She inhaled the fresh country air.
He inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to relax.
After inhaling their dinner, the children ran out the door without even saying goodbye.
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Millions of Americans are inhaling an addictive substance into their lungs that is being illegally sold in stores with no oversight.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
When a person inhales or ingests cannabis, the bloodstream absorbs the THC.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Studies show that inhaled microplastics bypass respiratory defenses, disrupt cellular functions and have even been found crossing into the placenta during pregnancy.
—Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The coast was intertwined with every aspect of our time on Izu Peninsula, from watching waves crash on seaside rocks and inhaling the salty sea scent to seeing shrines nestled by the water, like at Shirahama Shrine’s torii gate.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
When a person inhales or ingests cannabis, the bloodstream absorbs the THC.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Studies show that inhaled microplastics bypass respiratory defenses, disrupt cellular functions and have even been found crossing into the placenta during pregnancy.
—Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The coast was intertwined with every aspect of our time on Izu Peninsula, from watching waves crash on seaside rocks and inhaling the salty sea scent to seeing shrines nestled by the water, like at Shirahama Shrine’s torii gate.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inhale
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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