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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And given the Nuggets plenty of clues to chew on.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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The youngest chewing-gum seller would adopt the conspiratorial tones of a seasoned Kremlinologist, seeing signs and premonitions in every event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Chaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaw. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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