chew on

verb

chewed on; chewing on; chews on

transitive verb

: to think about : ponder

chewing on the new developments

Examples of chew on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

About 600 million people today chew on betel nuts —- the brownish green seeds of certain palm trees that are about the size of a walnut. — Pien Huang, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Thicker collars are also less likely to break if your dog tries to chew on them. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Mice chew on wiring and building materials like drywall, wood, and insulation to build their nests. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Charlotte’s food scene has plenty to chew on this week, from new late-night rules for uptown vendors to a $2-million flagship taco spot in the works. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chew on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon