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

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

The Lovevery Play Gym Parents can feel safe with their baby rolling around and chewing on this play gym since it’s made from sustainable wood, organic cotton and nontoxic polyester. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

People who accidentally chew on glass may also cut their mouth. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Swallowing a small piece of glass isn’t likely to cause any symptoms or harm, although chewing on one could cause cuts in the mouth. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 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