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
The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.
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Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Safe ways to ease ear pain include chewing, swallowing, or using nose-blowing tricks to balance the pressure.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
The cat's owner, who uses the social media tag @freya_wanderpaws, shared a video of her 3-year-old tabby chewing into the side of a cardboard box.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Other ways to prevent bloating include trying a low-FODMAP diet, chewing your food thoroughly, avoiding carbonated beverages, and light movement before and after meals.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Social media influencers may claim otherwise because gum chewing does strengthen certain masticatory muscles – particularly the masseter, tongue and cheek muscles – which can improve bite force and chewing performance.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Rushing into action without thinking can lead to misfires—like our panda pulling a gun instead of chewing bamboo.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The adult beetles emerge in late spring to early summer, but the larvae, or grubs, also are responsible for chewing on turf grass roots in mid to late summer.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Although these may still use a small amount of plastic adhesive to bond the equipment to the front of a wearer’s teeth, at least the plastic isn’t on the chewing surface.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Safe ways to ease ear pain include chewing, swallowing, or using nose-blowing tricks to balance the pressure.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
The cat's owner, who uses the social media tag @freya_wanderpaws, shared a video of her 3-year-old tabby chewing into the side of a cardboard box.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Other ways to prevent bloating include trying a low-FODMAP diet, chewing your food thoroughly, avoiding carbonated beverages, and light movement before and after meals.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Social media influencers may claim otherwise because gum chewing does strengthen certain masticatory muscles – particularly the masseter, tongue and cheek muscles – which can improve bite force and chewing performance.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Rushing into action without thinking can lead to misfires—like our panda pulling a gun instead of chewing bamboo.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The adult beetles emerge in late spring to early summer, but the larvae, or grubs, also are responsible for chewing on turf grass roots in mid to late summer.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Although these may still use a small amount of plastic adhesive to bond the equipment to the front of a wearer’s teeth, at least the plastic isn’t on the chewing surface.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewing
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In late March, a 3-year-old Leavenworth boy known as EJ fell asleep for the night on a neighbor’s couch after eating grapes.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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To support your prostate health, focus on eating healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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As Noack played, people stood overlooking the valley with wine glasses in hand or sat barefoot in the grass, nibbling on olives and cheese.—
Elena Valeriote,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cape Cod potato chips were served as a light, crunchy snack, ideal for nibbling between games or mingling.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Popcorn balls are sweet, a little chewy, a little crunchy, and munching on one will instantly take you back to being a kid.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Conversely, consuming healthy amounts of iron and vitamin D was associated with hair growth.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Such downsides are among the reasons many people opt against consuming too much cream cheese over a short period of time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Chewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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