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
Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Monitor pets for behavioral changes, as pets may experience pain, licking or chewing at a wound, loss of appetite and lethargy.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
The pizza dough was dialed in, sporting the lightness and crispiness of a New York pizza combined with the chew and the fermented tang of Californian Neapolitan pizza.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Throughout the album, Wiki straddles thriving versus barely surviving adulthood in a New York that always feels ready to chew its best children up and spit them out.
—Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Monitor pets for behavioral changes, as pets may experience pain, licking or chewing at a wound, loss of appetite and lethargy.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Noun
Well before bass or other species even think about shaking off the winter blues — weeks ahead of blooming dogwoods and the first biting mosquitos — crappies are already on the chew.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
The pizza dough was dialed in, sporting the lightness and crispiness of a New York pizza combined with the chew and the fermented tang of Californian Neapolitan pizza.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chew
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Trump’s appreciation for and emulation of the histrionics of that sport have been much discussed over the years—recall how the late Hulk Hogan ripped his shirt to shreds at the 2024 Republican National Convention to reveal a TRUMP VANCE T-shirt underneath.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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The industry has been keeping a close eye on what Koosha and his producer Tom Rogers have been doing — namely, conjuring a movie out of thin air without a single shred of an actor, location, crew member or camera.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Kansas City Council member Melissa Patterson Hazley spent most of her day in the district attending openings for new businesses, visiting shows and eating at restaurants.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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After eating, some of the nuns are wheeled out into the sun, but there are not enough wheelchairs.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Messi made several dribbles at the backpedaling Algerian defenders before using his left foot to curve a sweeping shot past goalkeeper Luca Zidane for the first goal of the match.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Two dribbles to get to his spot, rather than continuing to work in a crowd for a better shot that doesn’t exist.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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For an even more tranquil experience, spend a few hours at Lake Vouliagmeni, a thermal, mineral-rich, open-air spa with doctor fish that nibble on your feet for some natural exfoliation.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Deer And Rabbit Damage Deer have a frustrating habit of nibbling the flowers off of hydrangeas.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Use sharp, clean pruning shears or snips to cut stems.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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Use clean, sharp snips or bypass pruners to prevent damaging the plant, which can invite pests and disease problems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Then, a few decades ago, the world cleaned up its act and stopped letting so many of those particles into the atmosphere.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chew. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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