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 Each surface hosts a slightly different community, shaped by factors like moisture, oxygen exposure and how often that surface gets disturbed by chewing or brushing. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 And the chewing training continues—a tiny shift with exponential impact. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 That’s good for the skeleton overall, but the jaw depends on constant remodeling from chewing. — Caitlin Kiernan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026 According to Alaqua, significant dental issues were common among the Ridglan beagles because the dogs spent their early life consuming softened food from rabbit-style feeders rather than chewing solid food. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Samples were sent to labs for analysis while everyone sat around chewing pencils and hoping things weren't about to go full Omega Man before the lab results came back. — David Szondy june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026 Some people may also experience difficulty chewing or find food preparation more challenging. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 June 2026 Those 23 teeth came from at least 20 different individuals, ranging from babies with their first tiny teeth to older adults with teeth worn down from decades of chewing. — ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026 Slugs and Snails Slugs and snails feed at night on damp areas of your tomato plant, chewing holes in leaves and fruit. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewing

Verb

Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting or cooking.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Trip reports were vague but full of warnings about steep canyon walls and boat-eating holes.

— John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 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

Hanifin is a key minutes-munching performer for Vegas and Mintyukov took some strides toward all-situations responsibility on Anaheim’s second pairing.

— Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Behind them, older families and preppy Capitol Hill couples who probably came for the Fête De La Musique aspect of the block party sat munching on crepes and quiche.

— Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026