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crunched (on)

verb

past tense of crunch (on)

as in chewed

to crush or grind with the teeth people who crunch on hard candies during movies really annoy me

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chewed

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As was often the case in college towns, the music scene and its cycling culture often chewed the same dirt.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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