as in eating
to crush or grind with the teeth
please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke
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Recent Examples of chewing
Stephen Frears’s Gothic drama is, to be fair, rather watchable — atmospheric and melancholic, with John Malkovich clearly getting a kick out of chewing any and all available scenery.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The video cuts to her lying in bed chewing the banana.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
But parents who’ve raised their kids on berries — for the ease of chewing for toddlers, for the antioxidants — have also been pushed along by the very visible hand of the produce industry.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
Blades with ragged edges can be a sign of insects chewing on the blades, and tunneling below the surface or turf that can be lifted like a rug can indicate larvae are feeding on the root system.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Vet Help Direct says that dogs often destroy their toys because chewing is a natural and important part of their behavior.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The team used functional MRI to record brain activity while exposing 20 healthy adults to the five basic tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami) and to matching retronasal odors – smells delivered through the mouth to mimic how food releases aroma during chewing.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Looking to calm an anxious pet, curb chewing and keep your home intact?
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Beavers have been living in ponds and chewing wood for at least 20 million years.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The video cuts to her lying in bed chewing the banana.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
But parents who’ve raised their kids on berries — for the ease of chewing for toddlers, for the antioxidants — have also been pushed along by the very visible hand of the produce industry.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
Blades with ragged edges can be a sign of insects chewing on the blades, and tunneling below the surface or turf that can be lifted like a rug can indicate larvae are feeding on the root system.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Vet Help Direct says that dogs often destroy their toys because chewing is a natural and important part of their behavior.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The team used functional MRI to record brain activity while exposing 20 healthy adults to the five basic tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami) and to matching retronasal odors – smells delivered through the mouth to mimic how food releases aroma during chewing.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Looking to calm an anxious pet, curb chewing and keep your home intact?
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Beavers have been living in ponds and chewing wood for at least 20 million years.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewing
Verb
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How to stop deer from eating tulips Of course there are other animals out there that will actually eat your bulb.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Always soak chia seeds in liquid before eating, or combine with a moist food such as yogurt.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My favorite place to enjoy them is Louis Cafe, where they’re tossed with parsley, onion, and red peppers—ideal for nibbling while people-watching and soaking up the live jazz that gives this new-school kafeneio, or café, its charm.—
Katherine Whittaker,
Saveur,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the legendary revelation scene, Billy (Skeet Ulrich) and Stu (Matthew Lillard) passionately cling to each other, with Stu practically nibbling on Billy’s ear.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Lakewood Police Department posted photos on social media of about 10 of the animals munching on grass in the park, at 500 Zang St.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lina winces at the sound of Jaya munching on an apple, made worse by the static on the line.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The advice in the 2025 scientific reports hasn't changed much from previous years, and includes an emphasis on consuming fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom — drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic and utterly magical new Norse saga.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Chewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewing. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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