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as in consumed
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 swallowed
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 ingested
The fruit is also toxic and can be fatal if ingested.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, tests revealed that the husky had ingested and overdosed on cocaine.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Mild symptoms such as digestive upset, nausea, headache, or stomach discomfort could occur if a very large quantity of citrus seeds were ingested.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the local outlet, the teens had not ingested the pills and reported the discovery to police after finding the foreign objects in their desserts.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Clean pets' paws after outings to remove salt, antifreeze or ice-melting chemicals that can irritate skin or be ingested.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The new findings ruled that his death was accidental and probably stemmed from an undiagnosed condition — but noted that Naroditsky had ingested both methamphetamine and kratom, and that likely was a contributing factor.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The fruits of Japanese holly are toxic to humans5 when ingested.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
If ingested, these substances may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, lethargy, and dehydration.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, tests revealed that the husky had ingested and overdosed on cocaine.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Mild symptoms such as digestive upset, nausea, headache, or stomach discomfort could occur if a very large quantity of citrus seeds were ingested.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the local outlet, the teens had not ingested the pills and reported the discovery to police after finding the foreign objects in their desserts.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Clean pets' paws after outings to remove salt, antifreeze or ice-melting chemicals that can irritate skin or be ingested.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The new findings ruled that his death was accidental and probably stemmed from an undiagnosed condition — but noted that Naroditsky had ingested both methamphetamine and kratom, and that likely was a contributing factor.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The fruits of Japanese holly are toxic to humans5 when ingested.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
If ingested, these substances may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, lethargy, and dehydration.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingested
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The cognitive benefits were most pronounced in those who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea daily.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Everywhere the Patriots went, the Seahawks swallowed them.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With the longer-term future of HBO Max somewhat uncertain given what could happen if it gets swallowed up by one of the world’s biggest streamers, Perrette pushed back on the idea that Netflix top brass would be unhappy with HBO Max rolling out across the world.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Briana Voss of Long Grove sipped hot chocolate with son Bennett, 11.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Last year, at a bar, Mary noticed that the same friend had hardly sipped her drink.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, a newborn baby died from a listeria infection in New Mexico after the infant’s mother drank raw milk, and officials there are warning people off those products while the death is being investigated.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the early 2000s, there was a viral gossip report that Thornton and the Tomb Raider star drank each other’s blood.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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And, the seeds need to be chewed or crushed—eating them whole won’t affect you.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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Citrus seeds contain compounds called cyanogenic glycosides, which can release trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide, a naturally occurring chemical that, in larger amounts, can interfere with how the body uses oxygen, when seeds are thoroughly chewed or crushed.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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