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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnawed (at or on)
Verb
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There are pests to deal with like the corn earworm that aggressively chewed away at corn crops in recent years.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
4 June 2026 -
This damage can appear as small holes or areas that look chewed and have saliva present.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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