Synonyms of chewed

chewed

verb

past tense of chew

as in masticated

to crush or grind with the teeth

please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masticated
• ate
• nibbled
• chawed
• gnawed (on)
• consumed
• crunched (on)
• munched
• chomped (on)
• swallowed
• bit (on)
• champed
• snacked
• ruminated
• devoured
• ingested
• sank one's teeth into
• scoffed
• picked (at)
• gulped
• scarfed
• wolfed
• noshed
• mumbled
• gobbled (up or down)
• gorged
• pecked (at)
• gummed
• bolted
• nipped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chewed

Khat is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula and is chewed for its amphetamine-like effects. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

When most of us think about edible seeds, our minds usually jump to chia seeds stirred into smoothies or overnight oats, pumpkin seeds roasted after carving jack-o'-lanterns each fall, or sunflower seeds chewed and spit out at a baseball game. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

As was often the case in college towns, the music scene and its cycling culture often chewed the same dirt. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Walker chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore his cap backward just like Hall of Famer and derby great Ken Griffey Jr. — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

As a fast-moving fire chewed dry brush dangerously close to homes in Sorrento Valley last month, the sighting of a small drone flying in the airspace forced all firefighting aircraft to immediately leave the area. — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

This vicious machine chewed him up and spit him out in predictable fashion. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

The lead head had been chewed loose and now, on an exceptionally tough bass, the front hook broke off. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026