CHEWS OVER Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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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The post lands as Washington debates whether to restrict Chinese open-weight models like Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, which was released July 16 and ranks among the most capable models anywhere.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Weighty debates about what constitutes the minimum could readily waylay the AI legislative endeavor.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of debates

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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

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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

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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
Fans can enjoy a selection of food favorites like hot dogs, pizza, pierogi, burgers, warm pretzels and popcorn in addition to full-service bars in the stands, while mascot Rusty the Railcat entertains all ages.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Definition of entertains

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Paramount has agreed to delay acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery until next year as an Oakland federal court considers a high-profile lawsuit from Attorney General Rob Bonta that seeks to block the merger.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
At the time of the announcement, Cecilia Strömblad Brännsten, head of resource use and circularity at H&M, said working with Circ and Lenzing provides a better way forward as the company considers its production strategies.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of considers

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After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026

Definition of eyes

Verb

Why tech neck happens Your head weighs 10 to 12 pounds when your eyes look straight ahead.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The event fueled an ongoing debate across the tech industry over the power of cheaper, open-source models, just as the White House weighs banning foreign open-source software.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 23 July 2026

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