as in chewed
to crush or grind with the teeth
mindlessly masticated peanuts while watching the baseball game on TV
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This damage can appear as small holes or areas that look chewed and have saliva present.
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Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.
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“Masticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masticated. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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