CHEW ON Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

chew on

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Definition of chew on

as in debate

to give serious and careful thought to She took some time to chew on his suggestions.

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look at

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Meta laid off nearly 8,000 employees, or roughly 10% of its global workforce, in May as the company looked at offsetting the costs of AI investments.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Here is a clear look at what the commission found, which factors carry the most weight and what individuals and policymakers are being urged to do about it.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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