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 That’s been chewed over many times. — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 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 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 See All Example Sentences for chew over

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The original law contemplated broad governance obligations, including a duty of reasonable care, risk management programs, impact assessments, and reporting related to algorithmic discrimination.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Hebrew has been contemplated with some envy by campaigners in other societies.

— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

After graduation, Coyne continued taking community college courses while pondering her next steps.

— Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
McElwee has often pondered the downside of essentially treating himself like a human camera, observing the world rather than fully engaging in it.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of ponder

Verb

On July 11-12, SPW put on a show at the annual StocktonCon comic convention in Stockton, entertaining an ever-growing crowd of wrestling fans with tag-team and one-on-one fights throughout the weekend.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Konchalovsky’s miniseries certainly can’t be accused of being a scholarly work, but there is something distinctly Homeric about its tone and the fact that, above all, its goal is to entertain.

— Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of entertain

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For an industry that has spent decades debating how to portray disability authentically, that shift in who holds the microphone may turn out to be the more consequential story.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
But that doesn’t mean the form of payment can’t also be debated.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of debate

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Called the Georgia Power 100, these players are chosen primarily on their high school production track record, though college potential is considered.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
On the other side, Bedard at one point considered an even shorter deal to maximize his earning potential.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of consider

Verb

But according to an essay this month by Gert-Jan Pepping and Thomas McGuckian, researchers who study movement science at Australian Catholic University, Messi’s great strength has never been speed, but heightened awareness.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Its impact is still being studied, but supporters have pointed out that its passage has not been accompanied by increases in violent crime.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Definition of study

Verb

Gen might have gotten away scot-free from the sheets incident in terms of optics — no one questions her involvement, even though her job description includes housekeeping — but karma hounds her during the first day of the charter.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
On Friday at Fanatics Fest in New York, Messi was questioned about the photos by Tom Brady during a World Cup final event involving both teams’ coaches and captains.

— Brooks Peck, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of question

Verb

Developers eyeing Merrillville as a potential spot for a data center will now have to wait a little longer to approach the Town Council.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Labor groups are backing Assembly Bill 1729 and eyeing the next governor’s race, where Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra has signaled openness to more generous remote work policies.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

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