Thesaurus results for CHEWING

chewing

verb

present participle of chew

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 Given that walnuts are a source of fiber, Stefanski suggests adding them to your diet gradually, chewing thoroughly, and drinking enough water. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 When any of these organisms die, tiny microbes start chewing them up. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Flushed and flailing during Schauf’s final countdown, her gum-chewing getting a little more exaggerated with each second, Cooper quipped that her handiwork might be better sealed under a closed casket. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 For a long time the assumption was that a strong chin must be doing something — reinforcing the jaw against the mechanical stress of chewing, perhaps. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 The results showed that chewing sugar-containing gum after beetroot juice made saliva more acidic than chewing sugar-free gum did. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 When that interaction is missing, chewing can become an outlet. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewing

Verb

Praveen, a Hindu, spent his childhood in Jew Town, attending school with Hallegua's family members, eating Shabbat dinners, playing cricket near the synagogue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
At times, he was seen doing stretches, eating food, peering out the windows with binoculars and listening to music with headphones.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of eating

Verb

While nibbling deer and pesky rodents might require one approach, something else, like snakes, will require another.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Other snaps saw the Selena actress lounging in silk pajamas, celebrating her kids' graduations, eating a huge croissant, nibbling on a chocolate bar in bed, and posing for a selfie on a couch.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 26 June 2026

Definition of nibbling

Verb

While sipping on his coffee and munching on extra crispy bacon and blueberry pancakes Sunday morning, Baker sat at the Otesaga Resort where the Hall of Famers stay during induction weekend.

— Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Customers can look forward to munching on Chinese, Korean and Japanese snacks.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of munching

Verb

However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
Those symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after consuming the bacteria, the CDC says.

— Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026