chews over

verb

present tense third-person singular of chew over
as in debates
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 Synonyms for chews over
  1. debates
  2. contemplates
  3. ponders
  4. entertains
  5. considers
  6. eyes
  7. studies
  8. weighs
Verb
  • Nvidia is heading up a new alliance of tech industry giants focused on keeping open-source AI models secure as Washington debates how and whether to restrict them.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
  • The ’Obsession’ And ’Backrooms’ Lesson While Hollywood debates the merger, two films arrived that reframed what’s possible.
    — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of debates
Verb
  • As humanity contemplates the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change, Sulej says the story of the Mastodonsaurus offers some hope.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of contemplates
Verb
  • Vieira ponders the dilemma from his own perspective as a coach, having had spells in charge at New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 June 2026
  • As coach John Hynes ponders his Game 1 starter, the recent numbers will show that Wallstedt has allowed a total of four goals in his final two regular-season starts, while veteran Filip Gustavsson has been touched for 10 in the same span.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of ponders
Verb
  • Open seasonally from late spring to early autumn, the 15-acre park entertains with over 20 tube, speed, and body slides, including a family raft attraction called The Wedge.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
  • Now 94, Cynthia still entertains with tales of bygone Barbados at the family's regular guest cocktail parties, whilst dinner is underscored by jazz singers and instrumentalists.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of entertains
Verb
  • As Overcash considers legal options, Burnsville city inspectors are planning to visit the apartment in early August.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Although there are myriad points of contention within the Democratic Party, such as support for Israel, El-Sayed considers economic issues a top issue for his campaign.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • While the team eyes various upgrades, including impact hitters and bullpen help, superstar Bryce Harper has signaled his readiness for significant roster changes.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of eyes
Verb
  • OpenAI employs top mathematicians and physicists—including one who studies black holes, and another who specializes in string theory.
    — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Next, the attacker studies how different AI models respond when asked to locate that resource.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of studies
Verb
  • That auditing instinct shows up most clearly in how Gen Z weighs sources.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • For the remaining share of investors who do finance their deals, BrightBridge’s underwriting model, which weighs property fundamentals and exit strategy over personal income history, is designed to compete with the speed of an all-cash offer.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of weighs
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“Chews over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chews%20over. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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