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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 common type of calming aid comes in the form of a treat, pill or chew that’s given orally to the dog. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 This vicious machine chewed him up and spit him out in predictable fashion. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
Ishnoelle blends blue corn from the Tehachapi Heritage Grain Project with Koda Farms rice flour and poolish (yeast, water and pastry flour) to achieve the distinct violet hue and a slight chew. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Farro and edamame add chew, protein and fiber. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 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
  • Their main flaw is that the protagonists rarely display a shred of agency or activity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
    — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of shred
Verb
  • Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of eat
Noun
  • A lot of those dribbles actually came when Campos was supposed to be in goal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Appollis made some slick dribbles to set up a right-footed shot from outside the box.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 June 2026
Definition of dribble
Verb
  • While nibbling deer and pesky rodents might require one approach, something else, like snakes, will require another.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • To her, the bill leapfrogs local jurisdictions just to nibble at the edges of what’s driving housing costs.
    — Mark Dee June 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 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
  • Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The chemical, called 6PPD-Q, is formed when fine tire particles meet ozone.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026
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