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
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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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The fungus releases its spores when the dirt and dust are disturbed, and infection can occur when a person inhales these spores.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
Some studies have suggested inhaling steam infused with carom seeds to alleviate cold symptoms (cough, congestion, and sore throat).2
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—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
One way to use vetiver oil is by inhaling the scent when it is released into the air with an oil diffuser.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
In fact, this normal (if sometimes awkward) bodily function, called queefing, is more like your vulva’s version of inhaling a gulp of air and blowing a raspberry.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
Some studies have suggested inhaling steam infused with carom seeds to alleviate cold symptoms (cough, congestion, and sore throat).2
7.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
One way to use vetiver oil is by inhaling the scent when it is released into the air with an oil diffuser.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
In fact, this normal (if sometimes awkward) bodily function, called queefing, is more like your vulva’s version of inhaling a gulp of air and blowing a raspberry.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Inhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhale. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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