How to Use chew in a Sentence

chew

1 of 2 verb

• The dog chewed a hole in the rug.
• A mouse chewed through the cord.
• He chews with his mouth open.
• You're not allowed to chew gum in class.
• We were taught to chew our food thoroughly before swallowing.
• There’s not much to dance to here, but there’s plenty to chew on.
  — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2023
• Clark chewed several of the fish then placed the gummy in the hole to stop the water.
  — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 31 May 2023
• That loud popcorn chewing or the rustling of the wrappers.
  — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2023
• The female weevil chews her way into the base of the plant to lay her eggs in spring.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
• The younger dog eats crayons and has chewed numerous kids’ toys and books.
  — Dear Annie, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2023
• City life can chew you up, spit you out and never miss a beat.
  — Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2023
• Also, the masseter pulls the jaw up and down for chewing.
  — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2023
• Fingers crossed there will at least be more to chew on, good or bad.
  — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
• Some of these have a mesh-like pattern that acts to scrape at plaque as your cat chews on them.
  — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2023
• Shields probes them as to why, while Henchy nervously chews his steak at the head of the table.
  — Chloe Malle, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2023
• That good ship and true was a bone to be chewed / When the gales of November came early.
  — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2023
• Unlike a lot of other baked goods with oats, there are no tough flakes to chew through.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
• Simply pop one in your mouth, chew, and enjoy the effects.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
• Enzymes in the bloodstream chew it up in a matter of minutes.
  — Megan Molteni and Elaine Chen, STAT, 30 Sep. 2023
• Your bird can chew through the toy to expose the natural filling.
  — Cody Stewart, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
• Crafting Chicks Give your lover something sweet to chew on.
  — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 10 Jan. 2023
• And then a guy got on board and chewed his hospital bracelet off while staring me down.
  — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 8 May 2023
• Give your readers an opinion to chew on and move forward with.
  — April Rudin, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
• Next up: Would all of this chewing start to bulk up my masseter muscle?
  — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
• The material is durable — no threads came loose, even after the leash was chewed on.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
• Because it’s made of metal, mice can’t chew through it.
  — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
• If rabbits or rodents are a problem in your area, add tree wraps or guards to protect the trees from animals that may chew the bark.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
• Chickens can roost on trees and goats love to chew on them.
  — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Dec. 2025
• And since they're often placed on the floor or table, dogs and cats might see them as a tempting thing to chew or eat.
  — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
• And, Hudson, there's a very small moment where Shane is chewing on the drawstrings of his hoodie.
  — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025

chew

2 of 2 noun

• Open the shell, and give the peanut a chew, slurping some brine with it.
  — Matt and Ted Lee, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023
• Even the pig snouts and ears are dried and sold as chew toys for dogs.
  — Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2019
• Your dog will get five times the glucosamine, as each chew has 500mg.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 May 2021
• The pancakes are thick, fluffy and provide just the right level of chew.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Aug. 2022
• The result is a pizza crust with just the right amount of chew and crackle.
  — Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 26 Mar. 2021
• Tiny sheets of seaweed bring a pop of brine and lovely chew.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Apr. 2021
• Bartlett pears: Pears provide a touch of sweetness and a bit of chew in the mixture.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
• The beef takes a more aggressive edge, with more chew, more heat and more shine.
  — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 3 Sep. 2020
• Of, a Goop immune support soft chew, and a Bite agave lip mask.
  — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2020
• Dental chews can ensure both of those things are the norm with any dog.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 18 Nov. 2019
• Plush chew toys come in all shapes, from a wine bottle to a TV dinner.
  — oregonlive, 12 May 2020
• Start with offering a tasty chew or their favorite treat in the crate with the door open.
  — Chrissy Patterson, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2019
• And then — the roasted chickpeas for chew and substance.
  — Katie Workman, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2020
• The short-term goal of this fresh breath soft chew is to eliminate this problem.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
• With three times as much oats in it as flour, these crackers have a great flavor and a hefty chew.
  — cleveland, 25 June 2020
• For only $22 per month, BarkBox sends you two plush toys, two bags of dog treats, and one chew.
  — Kalea Martin, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2023
• BarkBox comes with two toys, two bags of all-natural bags and a chew.
  — Alicia Kortendick, oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2019
• Finding a durable chew toy that won't splinter and isn't a choking hazard has been quite the task.
  — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2021
• The gizzards have a hefty chew, and don’t go seeking creamy livers in a light coating here.
  — Dominic Armato, azcentral, 20 Nov. 2019
• The rise of the dog chew market has also increased the incentive for people to try to find and sell sheds.
  — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022
• The mottled surface of the mushrooms soaked up the sauce and added a different dimension of chew to the dish.
  — Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2023
• That dough is then piled with cheese and other toppings, but not sauce, and baked to a fluffy chew with oodles of crisp edges.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Jan. 2022
• The basic crepe, made with a mixture of rice, wheat and other flours, has a distinct, whole wheat-like chew.
  — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2021
• Give your mouth the heft and chew of wheat berries to complement spicy slices of pork or beef and crunchy vegetables.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022
• On a dinner visit, the moist cuts were a clashing mix of fatty and dry, with the overworked chew of pot roast.
  — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Nov. 2021
• The lamb, culled from small farms, has a fine chew, with a touch of smokiness on the belly meat, and leeks, dates and walnuts sweetened the meat ($53).
  — John Mariani, Forbes, 6 July 2022
• All are made on the restaurant's own flatbread — soft but with a delightful chew.
  — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 July 2021
• Bourisn adds loads of garlicky, creamy tang, and the bacon and sausage provide satisfying chew and meaty hits in every bite.
  — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
• 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