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as in consuming
to take in as food
claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable
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as in swallowing
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
ingested the foul-tasting medicine with only the greatest difficulty
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Recent Examples of ingesting
The National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, says the risk of mental health problems caused by ingesting mushrooms in a supervised clinical setting is low, but may be higher outside of a clinical setting.
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Kate Ruder | Kff Health News, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
Augustin was hospitalized after ingesting the rosary beads, and has since been booked in jail on multiple charges, including misdemeanor battery and criminal property damage.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Mar. 2025
And because collagen is a larger molecule, thought as generally too large to be absorbed into skin topically, most health experts recommend ingesting it.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Nearly half advised inhaling it, while 44% were unsure and 8% advised ingesting the fluid.
—Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Opt for tap over bottled water to avoid ingesting microplastics.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
Teens and parents need to know the dangers of these products before ingesting any of them.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Landers like Firefly's Blue Ghost operate autonomously, ingesting cues from lasers or cameras to guide themselves toward a smooth landing.
—Kristin Shaw, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Amid continued debate about the pros and cons of fluoride, new research has shown that ingesting the chemical can lead to lower IQs in children and can be harmful to the thyroid, which is a common issue among women.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
Kate Ruder | Kff Health News, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
Augustin was hospitalized after ingesting the rosary beads, and has since been booked in jail on multiple charges, including misdemeanor battery and criminal property damage.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Mar. 2025
And because collagen is a larger molecule, thought as generally too large to be absorbed into skin topically, most health experts recommend ingesting it.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Nearly half advised inhaling it, while 44% were unsure and 8% advised ingesting the fluid.
—Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Opt for tap over bottled water to avoid ingesting microplastics.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
Teens and parents need to know the dangers of these products before ingesting any of them.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Landers like Firefly's Blue Ghost operate autonomously, ingesting cues from lasers or cameras to guide themselves toward a smooth landing.
—Kristin Shaw, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Amid continued debate about the pros and cons of fluoride, new research has shown that ingesting the chemical can lead to lower IQs in children and can be harmful to the thyroid, which is a common issue among women.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingesting
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Customer stickiness comes from consuming more services and, thereby, realizing greater value.—
Akhilesh Tripathi,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Kids older than one year can be given honey to help neutralize the damage, but swallowing a button battery is a life-threatening emergency for which parents should immediately seek medical care.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include general weakness, muscle weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal tension, constipation, trouble with speaking or swallowing and difficulty in breathing.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The team looks to address that in the first round here, selecting space-eating defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The ketogenic diet – an eating plan that emphasizes fat and protein over carbs – has certainly had its fair share of pluses and minuses added to its balance sheet over the years.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2025
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Other home remedies are drinking hot tea with honey and lemon and breathing in steam from a hot shower.—
Amelia MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many were drinking alcohol from coolers at the home, the release said.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Ingesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingesting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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