as in to masticate
to crush or grind with the teeth
please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke
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Recent Examples of chew
Cristina Mutchler, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
But that’s what Gerber Products Company did Friday, concerning January’s Snacks for Baby soothe ‘n’ chew Teething Stick recall.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The orecchiette is al dente and has a nice chew to it, while its scoop-like shape holds up the sauce and bits of sausage.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Yes Yes Sensitive or loose teeth No Yes Receding gum line
No
Yes
Pain or discomfort while chewing
Rarely
Sometimes
Differences
While both conditions are forms of the same type of disease, there are some key differences between gingivitis and periodontitis.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
But that’s what Gerber Products Company did Friday, concerning January’s Snacks for Baby soothe ‘n’ chew Teething Stick recall.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
Choose chews suited to your dog's chewing strength.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The orecchiette is al dente and has a nice chew to it, while its scoop-like shape holds up the sauce and bits of sausage.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chew
Verb
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But the Republicans masticated the issue endlessly Monday nonetheless.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2024
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Peltz’s decades-long record gave them plenty to masticate.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Miss Manners can promise you that there will not be a shred of curiosity left in those formerly nosy questioners.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Every scene is a joy because every performance is perfectly pitched, and there’s not a shred of fat on Deborah Moggach’s screenplay (which received an uncredited development assist from Emma Thompson).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Haggerty, an All-American scoring guard at Memphis, is an instant cheat code to an efficient offense thanks to his devastating dribble moves, finishing ability inside and knack for getting to the charity stripe.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Meaning, if there’s dribble penetration, the ones helping in the paint are often wings that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are confident finishing against.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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This likely relates to the fish’s sharp, nibbling teeth.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The caterpillars even tailor the body parts, nibbling away at excess material to ensure a proper fit.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After enjoying the beauty, remove the flower heads from the tulips with sharp, clean garden snips as soon as the petals drop.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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And then, snip by snip, she was cut out of the frame of Renaissance art history.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Central Valley metro area ranked third in the nation in terms of year-round particle pollution and fifth in terms of short-term particle pollution.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Nearly half of the country lives in areas that received a failing grade for either particle pollution – fine particulate matter created when things burn – or ozone pollution, according to the report.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tilton still keeps in touch with many of her Dallas costars.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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The wig features a consistently shoulder-length cut, and its curly texture adds a charming touch.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chew. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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