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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
Several plants on this list are harmful if ingested.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Both are bulbous tropical plants that bloom in winter in the northern hemisphere, and both are poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
They are often thought to be highly poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Although European mistletoe is more toxic than American mistletoe, both plants are dangerous if ingested, particularly by pets and children, who may be attracted to the small white berries that have a high concentration of toxin.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
An article posted by Boundary Vets stated that a tree's needles, either real or artificial, can be harmful if ingested, potentially causing gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting or obstruction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Scientists have stated, however, that the bacteria present in raw milk are not probiotic and are instead potentially harmful if ingested.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Probiotics are themselves live microorganisms that when ingested may help restore or change the microbiome in your gut.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Hot wax can also injure pets and pose a toxicity risk if ingested.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Both are bulbous tropical plants that bloom in winter in the northern hemisphere, and both are poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
They are often thought to be highly poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Although European mistletoe is more toxic than American mistletoe, both plants are dangerous if ingested, particularly by pets and children, who may be attracted to the small white berries that have a high concentration of toxin.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
An article posted by Boundary Vets stated that a tree's needles, either real or artificial, can be harmful if ingested, potentially causing gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting or obstruction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Scientists have stated, however, that the bacteria present in raw milk are not probiotic and are instead potentially harmful if ingested.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Probiotics are themselves live microorganisms that when ingested may help restore or change the microbiome in your gut.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Hot wax can also injure pets and pose a toxicity risk if ingested.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingested
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Gas is responsible for about 75 percent of the electricity consumed in Florida, the complaint states.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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One of my aunts bravely ate one with a smile.Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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A number of farm cats that drank raw milk or found infected birds got sick and died — alerting health officials that something was up.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Related article California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk.Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Ingested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingested. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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