CHEW OVER Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

chew over

verb

Definition of chew over

as in to contemplate

to give serious and careful thought to yet another senator chewing over the idea of running for president

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Recent Examples of chew over The judge also chewed over that argument as well. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026 The Democratic strategists who have chewed over their party’s unpopularity in memo after memo since last November pine for an authentic tribune of the working class. — Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025 That calls for precise communication between station chefs, who congregate nightly to chew over the next day’s dishes. — Kristin Tablang, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Jensen McRae is still chewing over something her therapist told her during their first session together. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for chew over

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To that end, there are some important life insurance moves that policyholders should seriously contemplate making currently.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
The novel begins with Percheron contemplating news of Field’s death, and proceeds to trace their youths, including their meeting, in 1807, when Field is humbled by Percheron’s virtuosity on the piano.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of contemplate

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That’s a question worth pondering only if the NBA wants the W’s growth plan to be something more nuanced than putting Caitlin Clark on the floor and reaping ad revenue.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Goliath contacted Evans after pondering how often worlds and atmospheres are created through video and sound, but not scent.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of ponder

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During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, council members debated the Axon pilot program after hearing from scores of people who spoke out in opposition to more cameras.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Observers can and should debate specific policy positions vigorously.

— Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of debate

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Virzi, a one-time doctoral candidate at UC San Diego studying clinical psychology, traveled to Pittsburgh in June 2024 to meet the twins and spend time with her best friend’s growing family.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Stewart was born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, and took to acting at a young age, studying drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and performing in numerous theatrical productions before making his way to Hollywood.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of study

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Still, the plot moves in such a way that Cola’s success on each leg of her mission begets a new interesting piece of the past or present for the viewer to chew on.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
Pet lovers should be extra careful not to let their furry friends chew on this plant.

— Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026

Definition of chew on

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Prosecutors said the 33-year-old suspect, a German citizen who has ties to the Berchtesgaden area but doesn't currently live there, was questioned.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
A number of protesters were also taken in for questioning and not allowed to join planned marches, according to local media.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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