chewed; chewing; chews
1
: to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth : masticate
2
: to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing
—usually used with up
chewing up profits
: to chew something
specifically
: to chew tobacco
Examples of chew in a Sentence
Verb
We were taught to chew our food thoroughly before swallowing.
He chews with his mouth open.
You're not allowed to chew gum in class.
A mouse chewed through the cord.
The dog chewed a hole in the rug.
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Rinse the grains thoroughly before cooking and ensure the quinoa is extra soft to reduce the need to chew.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Mycelium — the root-like structure of fungi — mimics the fibrous chew of meat.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Their larvae are capable of chewing through cardboard boxes and plastic bags, meaning even unopened packages of food are at risk for infestation.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Rinse the grains thoroughly before cooking and ensure the quinoa is extra soft to reduce the need to chew.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Crystallized ginger, chews, and lozenges can be helpful, but tend to be high in sugar.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Mycelium — the root-like structure of fungi — mimics the fibrous chew of meat.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chew
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chew. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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