gnawed (at or on)

Definition of gnawed (at or on)next
past tense of gnaw (at or on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnawed (at or on)
Verb
  • This damage can appear as small holes or areas that look chewed and have saliva present.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • Kratom is a supplement that’s derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, where the leaves have traditionally been chewed or brewed into a tea by the local population.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Just outside the room, Hadley eagerly licked it up.
    Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
  • Just outside the room, Hadley eagerly licked it up.
    Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026
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“Gnawed (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawed%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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