as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
the farmer was intently chawing a carrot
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Recent Examples of chaw
In cooler months, a hadrosaur might chaw rotten logs to get their daily fiber—with mushrooms and insects adding a little protein to the mix.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022
Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaw
chew
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Voters in the special election for county supervisor have a lot to chew on.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Not surprisingly, given that these dinosaurs weren't big on chewing their food before swallowing, biomarkers revealed that Judy sought out young plant growth, which wouldn't have been as tough and hard to digest as older vegetation.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 June 2025
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“Chaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaw. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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