inhaled; inhaling
1
: to draw in by breathing
2
: to take in eagerly or greedily
inhaled about four meals at once—
Ring Lardner
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: to breathe in
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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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Instead, lie on your back and do 10 rounds of 4-7-8 breathing (inhaling for four seconds, holding it for seven and exhaling for eight).
—Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
As Palisades Fire Expands East Critical Warning For 100 Million Apple Users—New Hack Attack Confirmed
In addition, the particles can be inhaled deep into the lungs, causing lung injury resulting in shortness of breath, chest pain and wheezing.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of nearby people or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
When the smoke arrives in the playoffs, whether from Boston or Milwaukee, Mitchell will inhale.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
As Palisades Fire Expands East Critical Warning For 100 Million Apple Users—New Hack Attack Confirmed
In addition, the particles can be inhaled deep into the lungs, causing lung injury resulting in shortness of breath, chest pain and wheezing.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of nearby people or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
When the smoke arrives in the playoffs, whether from Boston or Milwaukee, Mitchell will inhale.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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