CHEWING OVER Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

chewing over

verb

present participle of chew over

as in pondering

to give serious and careful thought to yet another senator chewing over the idea of running for president

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Recent Examples of chewing over Cuomo spends a lot of the album chewing over a middle-aged indecisiveness that mirrors the journey of his fans, adding a drolly poignant tinge to a warmly familiar sound. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 Congress is chewing over a proposal to create a federal framework for AI regulation. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 4 June 2026

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Newsom, who is pondering a 2028 presidential campaign, and the two men vying to replace him — Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton — oppose it.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
In the stands, fans murmured beneath their breath, wondering what new math the Kiffin’s successor could be pondering.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of pondering

Verb

The city is contemplating a slate of public incentives estimated to total around $185 million.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Statements from Ethiopian officials contemplating the acquisition of the Eritrean port of Assab by force have caused alarm in the Eritrean capital of Asmara.

— Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemplating

Verb

Justices Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing that allowing the case to move forward prevents the lower court from considering Pike’s allegations from her childhood.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of considering

Verb

This Paradise Valley estate is designed for entertaining on a decidedly large scale.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Football is putting itself in a bit of jeopardy, allowing people to experience it without caring, entertaining the fantasy and gambling and the social aspect.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Verb

Murray enlists Ted in a series of mysterious experiments that involve the young man sitting in a room and debating another student.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The conservative activist had been debating students before a crowd of thousands in an outdoor courtyard surrounded by tall buildings and elevated walkways on the campus in Orem, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) south of Salt Lake City.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of debating

Verb

By studying what happens when these energetic particles collide with target materials, scientists can investigate the shapes and sizes of atomic nuclei.

— Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
While making Sunrise on the Reaping in Spain, Zada and costar Mckenna Grace burned through the night rewatching the original Hunger Games films, studying every line and gesture.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of studying

Verb

In her rebuttal, prosecutor Shanan Buckingham said that this is the first time the court is hearing that Reddington is questioning the evidence.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Designers revisited the skirt, the jacket, the cargo, the biker jacket; questioning their traditional codes and exploring how they can be worn today.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of questioning

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With airlines weighing carry-ons more and more now, too, even light packers may want to grab one to avoid being surprised with unexpected baggage fees.

— Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is weighing changes, including the possibility of a smaller playbook, as the Chargers try to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2017.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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