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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
While the former two made points about pistachios and helium shortages by ingesting the products, the latter was stuck with a handful of fertilizer.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
The first year is particularly dangerous for whales due to a combination of factors, including boat strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, and ingesting plastic.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Squirrels chewing on vapes risk ingesting microplastics.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the Commissioners Court paid $1 million to settle with the family of Paul French, a 31-year-old with mental illness who died in 2020 after ingesting so much water his blood sodium dropped to deadly levels.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Animals were observed ingesting the debris at the bottom of the Calypso Deep.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Animals were observed ingesting debris during the submarine survey.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Some organisms were seen ingesting the debris.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone experiencing adverse effects after ingesting the product should contact a healthcare provider and report the incident to the DCC at 1-833-464-6627.
—Digital Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
The first year is particularly dangerous for whales due to a combination of factors, including boat strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, and ingesting plastic.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Squirrels chewing on vapes risk ingesting microplastics.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the Commissioners Court paid $1 million to settle with the family of Paul French, a 31-year-old with mental illness who died in 2020 after ingesting so much water his blood sodium dropped to deadly levels.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Animals were observed ingesting the debris at the bottom of the Calypso Deep.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Animals were observed ingesting debris during the submarine survey.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Some organisms were seen ingesting the debris.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone experiencing adverse effects after ingesting the product should contact a healthcare provider and report the incident to the DCC at 1-833-464-6627.
—Digital Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingesting
Verb
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Using smokeless nicotine products only affects the person consuming them; no one else.—
Bautista Vivanco,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pacific Islanders have a long history of consuming shellfish, as explained in a recent study published in Geoarchaeology.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Speech-language pathologists work with people who have disorders involving speech, language and swallowing, sometimes from injuries, medical conditions or developmental delays.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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When a pet bites into the plant, those crystals embed in mouth tissue, which explains why oral irritation and swallowing difficulty are the primary symptoms.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Someone with an egg allergy eating the rolls could suffer anything from discomfort to death, depending on the severity of the allergy.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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One of them was mechanically eating a packet of pretzels.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rewarding yourself for completing a chore could involve sipping an iced latte while reorganizing your closet or cleaning for 20 minutes, then allowing a 5-minute social media scroll.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jude, a 12-year-old who gets injured in a firework accident, had been drinking with older kids while dealing with instability at home.—
Jonathan Hunt-Glassman,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Patricia explains the process and reminds the woman that drinking coffee before the screening can affect the results.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Practical advice for managing rose garden pests This season, rose gardeners in San Diego are encountering both sucking and chewing pests.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some have gone further, publicly chewing khat on the campaign trail, a gesture that signals solidarity and which has become something of a ritual in Kenyan electoral cycles, with aspiring leaders competing to demonstrate the sincerity of their commitment to khat farmers and traders.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Ingesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingesting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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