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 An unstimulated whole saliva flow test measures saliva production while a person is not eating or chewing. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026 Many scientists believe the drug’s primary neuroactive alkaloid, called arecoline, is only noticeable after chewing betel nuts processed with slaked lime. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026 Beware of lilies, which are toxic to cats; even chewing the leaves or licking pollen off their fur while grooming can be fatal. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 There’s little worse in a gardener’s mind than watching their careful planning and hard work go up in a cloud of teeth, thanks to every four-legged freeloader within chewing distance. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 At the time, the Gators had been chewing through opponents at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Florida Field, and Spurrier thought their home deserved the kind of menacing identity other parts of college football carried. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Metal cages enclose the ends of the tube to prevent beavers from chewing or destroying them. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 While the 60+ age division was chewing away, an enthusiastic daughter cheered her parents on from the grass. — Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 20 Aug. 2026 Khat is typically chewed like tobacco, with individuals retaining it in the cheek and chewing intermittently to release the active drug, which then produces stimulant-like effects. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewing

Verb

But perhaps a more important factor is that mortgage rate buydowns, free upgrades and other incentives are eating into their bottom lines.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Arempa’s — where the walls are filled with photos of Venezuelan waterfalls, an image of Mona Lisa eating an arepa and Miss Venezuela portraits — grew to five restaurants.

— Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of eating

Verb

On Wednesday, the Patriots had a better offensive game plan, nibbling at available yards and using the Seahawks’ aggressive style against them.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Genji's favorite activities include meeting new people, obsessing over his toys and nibbling on cheese.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of nibbling

Verb

The doc shows Michaels in prime form, taking an active role across every aspect of the show, munching on popcorn along the way (that popcorn budget may be the first thing to go).

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Parents will enjoy munching gelati and panini by the pool as much as their kids do.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of munching

Verb

The manufacturer of NarcX+ states that medications become irretrievable in less than two hours, and consuming any of the NarcX+ liquid will cause vomiting.

— Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Minhaj’s wife danced competitively, and Venkataramanujam performed with an a cappella team called Chai Town, giving him firsthand knowledge of how consuming the competition circuit can become.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026