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verb

ˈchü How to pronounce chew (audio)
Definition of chewnext
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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noun

as in shred

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Recent Examples of chew
Verb
This is a natural insecticide derived from soil bacterium that works well on insects that chew, like caterpillars. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 After a final briefing from Atimnedi, the exercise kicked off as officials directed three giraffes into waiting trucks, where tree branches were mounted for the giraffes to chew during the journey. — ABC News, 24 July 2026
Noun
Each bite is filled with crunchy texture from peppers, tender chew from pasta, and a subtle build of heat from a spicy ranch vinaigrette that is zesty but manages to complement the sweet notes of the fresh veggies. — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Gummies, by contrast, have to fit all that nutritional ambition into a small, shelf-stable chew, which is where the trade-offs begin. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chew
  1. masticate
  2. shred
  3. eat
  4. dribble
  5. nibble
  6. snip
  7. chaw
  8. particle
Verb
  • Which masticating juicer is Cold press juicers slowly crush and press fruits and vegetables, producing a high yield of juice that tastes great and retains the bulk of its nutrients.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • At 15 inches tall, the J3 is among the few true masticating juicers that can tuck under a standard American kitchen cabinet.
    — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 18 Jan. 2026
Definition of masticate
Noun
  • To get on Fauci’s good side was to earn his confidence, his respect, and the benefits of his network of resources; to land on his bad side was to be carved into shreds inside his office, the worst of his rampages audible through the closed door.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • The congress has repeatedly amended the constitution to concentrate power in Ortega’s hands and eliminate any shred of democratic independence and dissent in the country.
    — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of shred
Verb
  • People ‘in the middle’ While many are flocking to take advantage of an $8 burger, Alicia Roten’s family is simply trying not to eat out at all.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If software ate the world by selling to it, AI may finish the job by buying it.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of eat
Noun
  • Okot applied that advice by limiting unnecessary dribbles and attacking the basket more efficiently.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
  • Wolf offered hints of rotational usefulness last season, but his clock-killing, ball-stopping dribbles to nowhere stood out more in a summer-league environment where his team was actually trying to win.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of dribble
Verb
  • Afternoon lemonade and homemade treats are laid out for guests to nibble on before dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Hayward’s first rooftop restaurant experience has popped up in a buzzy spot where diners can nibble on sandos and sip matcha lattes while watching the sun set between towering palm trees, then gaze at the emerging lights downtown.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of nibble
Noun
  • Always use clean, sharp snips or pruners and clean them with a bit of rubbing alcohol between plants to avoid spreading any diseases.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Russell made significant snips at the studio’s behest at the time, though the film still received an X rating.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 June 2026
Definition of snip
Verb
  • 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.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022
Definition of chaw
Noun
  • Giant fans at the air bases would blow the pale particles around, Jack said, putting him directly in the path of the chemical.
    — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • These particles act as seeds on which water vapor condenses to form cloud droplets.
    — Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
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