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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Due to the processes that humidifiers use to vaporize water, all of those minerals can potentially wind up in the form of mineral dust, which quickly gathers on the surfaces of your room, or worse, it can be inhaled and cause respiratory problems.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
There are no official animal exhibits along the walk, although there are small shelter areas for taking a seat, inhaling nature and feeling nostalgic.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Use caution when working with certain products; inhaling them could cause asthma symptoms.
—Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
This personal protective gear will help prevent the dust and pieces of ceiling texture from coming into contact with your skin, getting into your eyes, or being inhaled.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
There are no official animal exhibits along the walk, although there are small shelter areas for taking a seat, inhaling nature and feeling nostalgic.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Use caution when working with certain products; inhaling them could cause asthma symptoms.
—Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
This personal protective gear will help prevent the dust and pieces of ceiling texture from coming into contact with your skin, getting into your eyes, or being inhaled.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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 4 May. 2026.
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