ingest
verb (used with object)
to take, as food, into the body (opposed to egest).
ingested
Example Sentences
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This means only about 1% of the ingested drug is absorbed and able to exert its effects.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
But fallen ash still poses major health risks if ingested or inhaled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“We’ve probably ingested more third-party qualitative analysis in the last six weeks than we have in our entire history, combined,” Lambert said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
But its usage — both in food and beverage products, along with ingested drugs — prevailed for over three decades.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2026
Bobby read every issue cover to cover, though, and much of what he ingested made sense to him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
