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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Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
But by the time things got started on Friday night, hockey fans were already chewing on five major stories that had broken in the hours before.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 30 June 2025
Ray's tip for cooking the pasta to just al dente ensures the finished salad has the perfect amount of chew without being mushy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Of course, nobody is having more fun than Christopher Lloyd as a conniving Klingon Commander chewing every bit of scenery.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
But by the time things got started on Friday night, hockey fans were already chewing on five major stories that had broken in the hours before.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
The texture is really smooth and rich—proper gelato-style—but still with a bit of chew or bite if the flavor calls for it.
—Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 30 June 2025
Ray's tip for cooking the pasta to just al dente ensures the finished salad has the perfect amount of chew without being mushy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chew. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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