1
as in to sip
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
try not to swallow the toothpaste
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2
as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
swallowed his pride and asked for help
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3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true
my little niece swallows everything I tell her
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Recent Examples of swallow
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Additionally, gummies may be especially convenient for people who don’t like swallowing pills or dealing with powders.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 June 2026
Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
In January, Shoemaker returned to the speech pathology clinic to take a swallow test.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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Verb
Yeah, you can get swallowed by a sperm whale.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Additionally, gummies may be especially convenient for people who don’t like swallowing pills or dealing with powders.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 June 2026
Noun
The former supports the spicebush swallow, a native Ohio butterfly.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
In January, Shoemaker returned to the speech pathology clinic to take a swallow test.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallow
Verb
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The lobby bar, called The Living Room, was busy with groups of friends sipping hot toddies and Champagne at low tables and around the fireplace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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To keep her energy up, Cindy kept a bottle of Diet Coke under a checkout counter and sipped on it throughout her shift.—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
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The issues stifling any boost in consumer comfort with AVs are clear, according to the study.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Plenty people have stories of feeling stifled, misunderstood, unhelped by teachers.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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All the burglaries, police now believe, were the work of an international crime ring that employed South American thieves to target dozens of homes of wealthy families in America’s Heartland.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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Can anyone believe anything that Sloppy Chris says?—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Aug. 2025
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It’s not made explicitly clear if these seemingly sympathetic kids are actually his worst bullies, but Machado-Graner’s eyes, lip twitch, and throat gulp in this short sequence tell a whole story in themselves.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The former Illinois House speaker, once the most powerful politician in the state, weighed in on a matter on which this page has opined more than once and (gulp) the once-powerful Democrat agreed with us.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2026
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Electrical Cords Veterinarian Carly Fox reminds pet owners that holiday lights and electrical cords pose a risk of shocks and oral burns if chewed.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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The man gave short responses while still chewing on his hash brown.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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But some digital rights advocacy groups also worry that such restrictions could suppress certain types of speech, including whistleblower reports, because internet users will worry their identities are tied to their accounts.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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But suppressing undesirable emotions is not only impossible but also not all that helpful.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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Michael Tusk of Quince in San Francisco was named Outstanding Chef at the award ceremony, which took place at the historic Lyric Opera in Chicago before an audience of about 2,000 chefs, restaurant owners and culinary figures.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Wood then chested the ball back to Just, who took one touch before kicking the ball in for New Zealand’s first goal in the seventh minute.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Doors open an hour and a half before the games, featuring food and drinks representing each country.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallow. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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