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
That calls for precise communication between station chefs, who congregate nightly to chew over the next day’s dishes.
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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
Drivers get literal hours to stare at the bumper sticker on the car ahead and chew over their lives.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
In this wholly original, self-aware cinematic work, a filmmaker chews over what might have been and playfully probes the inner workings of a genre at saturation point.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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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
Drivers get literal hours to stare at the bumper sticker on the car ahead and chew over their lives.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
In this wholly original, self-aware cinematic work, a filmmaker chews over what might have been and playfully probes the inner workings of a genre at saturation point.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chew over
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The ballot measure may prove to be a referendum of how much the council is in step with Lee at a time when Oakland’s leaders are contemplating how the city’s divisions of power could be reshaped.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Coleman made just three appearances for Everton this term and will take a break this summer before contemplating his next move.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Instead, Sydney Lohmann opted to go for goal instead of laying it off, reducing Shaw to toeing the blades of grass beneath her and pondering what might have been.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Ikumelo pondered for a moment and went for Keke Palmer, star of Hustlers and Pimp.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Between the indoor water parks, arcades, and arts and crafts, they’re designed for keeping bundles of energy entertained…both kids and kids at heart.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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One character’s escape is ghostwriting love letters and pornographic stories to entertain his classmates.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Chicago Preventing relapse after treatment Illinois continues confronting rising behavioral health demands while state and federal policymakers debate Medicaid eligibility rules, work requirements and spending reductions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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And yet debate moderators spend comparatively little time on public health preparedness.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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China is also planning to expand the space station with new modules and considering opening the outpost to commercial activities.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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The couple reportedly considered holding the wedding at the White House, but ultimately opted for a more low-key celebration amid ongoing tensions due to the war in Iran.—
Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The Psyche team is also coordinating its observations during the flyby with those of the Mars orbiters that are accustomed to studying the Red Planet all the time.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Research money to study the only hantavirus transmitted from person to person — the same strain that broke out on the cruise ship — dried up.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Even Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy questioned the idea.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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While he was diagnosed with retrograde amnesia, which causes someone to lose memories before an event such as a brain injury, trauma or illness, Shannon’s husband, Eric Evangelista, began to question his diagnosis.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Altman’s OpenAI, which Musk helped start in 2015 before a contentious split that led to the eventual lawsuit, is valued at more than $850 billion and is eyeing a possible market debut later this year.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Chew over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chew%20over. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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