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

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

This damage can appear as small holes or areas that look chewed and have saliva present. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026

There are pests to deal with like the corn earworm that aggressively chewed away at corn crops in recent years. — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Isaiah Joe, who saw his minutes chewed into by McCain, has two years left on a deal worth $12 million annually and also holds a team option. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026

At times there have been as many as a half dozen lemons chewed at different levels of the tree. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 25 May 2026

At its peak, the fire chewed through five football fields a minute. — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026