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ingest

[in-jest] / ɪnˈdʒɛst /
VERB
swallow
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STRONGEST


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That means that even people who ingest extremely high levels of glyphosate via their food get far less than the amounts that we are concerned about.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

The research team also explored why certain fish were more likely to ingest microplastics.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

AI can’t be relied upon to ingest and properly classify data in more complex situations, such as if you have various types of income from, say, royalties, real estate rentals, a sole proprietorship or trusts.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Like some members of the reptile family, dwarf males can unhinge their jaws, allowing them to ingest several pounds of earth a second.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer