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Recent Examples of chewy
The short ribs — best eaten by hand — are a little chewy and fatty (in the best way) with a savory and subtly sticky sweetness.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The pies, which are named after the children of favorite guests, come out perfectly blistered and chewy.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Boba, or bubble tea, is sweetened tea with milk, ice, and those signature chewy tapioca pearls.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
The fermentation process not only gives sourdough its signature tangy flavor and slightly chewy texture, but also makes the bread more blood-sugar-friendly.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 June 2026
Simmer, uncovered, until farro is tender and chewy, 15 minutes.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Sorghum Sorghum is an ancient grain with a dense, firm, slightly chewy texture.
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Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
These blondies stay chewy and moist when stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Every spoonful delivered satisfyingly chewy contrasts.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The pies, which are named after the children of favorite guests, come out perfectly blistered and chewy.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Boba, or bubble tea, is sweetened tea with milk, ice, and those signature chewy tapioca pearls.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
The fermentation process not only gives sourdough its signature tangy flavor and slightly chewy texture, but also makes the bread more blood-sugar-friendly.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 June 2026
Simmer, uncovered, until farro is tender and chewy, 15 minutes.
—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Sorghum Sorghum is an ancient grain with a dense, firm, slightly chewy texture.
—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
These blondies stay chewy and moist when stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Every spoonful delivered satisfyingly chewy contrasts.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
Adjective
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McIlroy bogeyed 18 to finish at one under, squarely in the hunt, considering the tough conditions limited scoring.
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Parker, a former Eagles assistant, has risen quickly through the NFL coaching ranks and now faces a tough task with a roster full of new faces and high expectations.
Adjective
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Restore dry, brittle hair with this hydrating shampoo that more than 8,000 shoppers bought in the last month alone.
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Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
Adjective
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The bodice of the midi look was created in a leathery fabric with corset-style cutouts running down the front placket of the piece.
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The tissue between veins dies, becoming leathery.
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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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