1
as in sipping
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
try not to swallow the toothpaste
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2
as in suppressing
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
swallowed his pride and asked for help
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3
as in believing
to regard as right or true
my little niece swallows everything I tell her
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Recent Examples of swallowing
When a pet bites into the plant, those crystals embed in mouth tissue, which explains why oral irritation and swallowing difficulty are the primary symptoms.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
If these patterns appear regularly, a medical evaluation can help identify whether swallowing changes are involved.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Last year’s best actor, Adrien Brody, made amends for flinging chewing gum at his wife by swallowing a fresh wad of it (and his pride).
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The hole first appeared in 2008, swallowing oil tanks, trees, telephone poles and several cars.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
However, people with swallowing issues could be in danger due to weaker muscle tone and a loss of sensory input, Duyka said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Bella Hadid, however, has been bucking this trend throughout her time in Paris and beyond, largely opting for denim that highlights her footwear rather than swallowing them up.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Routine monitoring might require nothing more than swallowing a capsule at home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
If these patterns appear regularly, a medical evaluation can help identify whether swallowing changes are involved.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Last year’s best actor, Adrien Brody, made amends for flinging chewing gum at his wife by swallowing a fresh wad of it (and his pride).
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The hole first appeared in 2008, swallowing oil tanks, trees, telephone poles and several cars.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
However, people with swallowing issues could be in danger due to weaker muscle tone and a loss of sensory input, Duyka said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Bella Hadid, however, has been bucking this trend throughout her time in Paris and beyond, largely opting for denim that highlights her footwear rather than swallowing them up.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Routine monitoring might require nothing more than swallowing a capsule at home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lounging at home, heading to the office, sipping an afternoon spritz—the light, sophisticated layers do, in fact, go with everything.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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Once the expiry passes, the forces suppressing volatility will recede — leaving macroeconomics and geopolitics firmly back in control.—
Sidhartha Shukla,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The TriForce 40mm drivers deliver a dynamic listening experience with exceptional highs and deep lows, while the detachable HyperClear Cardioid mic ensures your voice is crystal clear by suppressing background noise.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump launched this conflict believing that Iran was weak, and that a short, sharp campaign would force a new leader to terms.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Not like the spring of 2021, with poor Chris Woodward trying his darndest to talk us into believing Joey Gallo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Kyle Gibson were the makings of something big.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 25,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some have gone further, publicly chewing khat on the campaign trail, a gesture that signals solidarity and which has become something of a ritual in Kenyan electoral cycles, with aspiring leaders competing to demonstrate the sincerity of their commitment to khat farmers and traders.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Methods for maximizing looks range from workouts and skin-care routines to more radical options, such as chewing hard gum for hours to get a squarer jaw.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Oettinger, who was Team USA’s backup goalie in their run to the gold medal last month, ranged from steady to spectacular in stifling the Wild.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Mathieu Olivier scored the first goal 44 seconds into the second period, taking a pass from Werenski on a 3-on-2 rush and snapping a shot over the glove of Philadelphia goalie Dan Vladar to tie the score 1-1.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Not taking anything for granted.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, hyponatremia, a condition that results from drinking too much water and effectively diluting the sodium content of your blood, can actually be far more dangerous.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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Binge drinking — defined as drinking five plus beverages in one sitting — drove the most liver disease deaths, with the greatest risk among those who engaged in binge drinking while living with type 2 diabetes or hypertension.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
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By accepting the prize, winners grant to Station the right to use the winner's name, voice, picture and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and publicity in any and all media now known or hereafter invented, without further permission or additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The grants were reinstated under court order in December, and the agency is now accepting applications for 13 grants whose awards range from $5,000 to $1 million.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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