as in to masticate
to crush or grind with the teeth
please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke
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Recent Examples of chew
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Researchers also measured participants’ meal duration, number of bites, number of chews, and chewing speed for each test.1
The results showed fairly stark differences across men and women in the study:1
Number of bites.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 May 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Those latter skills use larger muscles for movements including waving your arm, walking or chewing.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Verb
The inky nectar is a seductive blend of deep sweet-tart flavors, the flesh that encases it a counterpoint of chew.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Researchers also measured participants’ meal duration, number of bites, number of chews, and chewing speed for each test.1
The results showed fairly stark differences across men and women in the study:1
Number of bites.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 May 2025
Adjective
Cucumber beetles chew holes in leaves, flowers, and the skins of fruits of many plants including cucumbers, melons, pumpkins and squash.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Those latter skills use larger muscles for movements including waving your arm, walking or chewing.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chew
Verb
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Plus centrifugal juicers produce watery or less healthy juices than masticating/slow juicers.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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But the Republicans masticated the issue endlessly Monday nonetheless.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2024
Adjective
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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However, generally speaking, insoluble fiber is commonly found in whole grains, bran, legumes, nuts, seeds, produce skins, and tough vegetables and fruits.—
Mara Santilli,
SELF,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Athletes and coaches are loath to admit even a shred of positive in any defeat, let alone in the immediate aftermath, but if ever the moral victory existed, can’t Inter Miami claim some of that even after a 4-0 defeat?—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Still, in a shred of good news, other figures showed that businesses are still investing, despite the persistent uncertainty over Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and the potential impact of his massive tax and spending bill currently being reviewed by the US Senate.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Like a brittle leaf spiraling down a garden path, or the last cigarette passed between friends.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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In extreme cold, the plastic frames can become brittle and break.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The McDonald’s All-American operates smoothly in the pick-and-roll with the ability to attack defenders off the dribble and from 3-point range.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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There were times in which the Wolves were short handed this season that Reid was able to flash his ability to have an offense run through him and even create off the dribble.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
Verb
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During the cocktail hour, guests nibbled from various food stations, including Asian and Italian fare.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Like caterpillars, most beetles don’t cause a lot of garden damage; however, several beetle species will voraciously nibble on edible and ornamental plant leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The flowers, which are shaped like a snapping turtle’s head, are held on erect stems flanked with leathery green leaves.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The leathery green leaves of wintergreen contrast well with its white flowers in summer, followed by bright red berries in fall.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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