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
Chow Yun-fat stars as a steely, toothpick-chewing detective who seeks vengeance after gun smugglers kill his partner.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Finally, monitor pets for behavioral changes, as pets may experience pain, licking or chewing at a wound, loss of appetite and lethargy.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Skeletor is all pixels with a clattering jaw perfect for chewing the scenery.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Brunson was clearly perturbed by the sound of his friend chewing while in front of a microphone.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) in Paris has a collection of 236 teeth for comparative anatomy research, which Sanz-Royo and her colleagues examined closely to learn what kinds of marks form on teeth during a lifetime of chewing tough grasses mixed with dust and grit.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Skeletor, meanwhile, was joyously evil, the sort of scenery-chewing villain who's crying out for a moustache to twirl.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Moths do not mean sod webworms are feedings; wait until chewing damage is noted to treat.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Avoiding carbonated drinks, eating smaller meals, and chewing food slowly can help reduce gas.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Finally, monitor pets for behavioral changes, as pets may experience pain, licking or chewing at a wound, loss of appetite and lethargy.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Skeletor is all pixels with a clattering jaw perfect for chewing the scenery.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Brunson was clearly perturbed by the sound of his friend chewing while in front of a microphone.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) in Paris has a collection of 236 teeth for comparative anatomy research, which Sanz-Royo and her colleagues examined closely to learn what kinds of marks form on teeth during a lifetime of chewing tough grasses mixed with dust and grit.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Skeletor, meanwhile, was joyously evil, the sort of scenery-chewing villain who's crying out for a moustache to twirl.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Moths do not mean sod webworms are feedings; wait until chewing damage is noted to treat.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Avoiding carbonated drinks, eating smaller meals, and chewing food slowly can help reduce gas.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewing
Verb
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The island, used for both eating (and working), is a vintage Neolt Architetto drafting table.—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Deer And Rabbit Damage Deer have a frustrating habit of nibbling the flowers off of hydrangeas.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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To avoid your dog nibbling on dangerous plants altogether, take the following steps.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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From blasting your favorite tunes with the windows rolled down to munching on your fave road trip snacks, there’s really nothing like hitting the open road with your family and friends.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Snacking can be a mindless affair, like munching on a bag of crispy, salty chips while streaming a favorite series or devouring chocolate chip cookies on the run—treats that appease momentary cravings but leave you wanting more.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Verb
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People are champing at the bit for it.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Seventy-five percent of all matches will take place on US soil, and soccer fans are champing at the bit.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Expect loose, watery, urgent stools, usually with cramping when consuming unfamiliar foods.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Both regions have robust local entertainment traditions whose audiences are accustomed to consuming content in their native languages.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Chewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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