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swallow 1 of 2

verb

Definition of swallownext
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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swallow

2 of 2

noun

as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time drank the cool refreshing water in two swallows and held out her cup for more

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Recent Examples of swallow
Verb
The diver gets swallowed by an 80-foot, 60-ton sperm whale and has only one hour to escape before his oxygen runs out. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Over time, Batten disease patients eventually lose the ability to speak and swallow. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
Victims can progressively lose their ability to move, swallow, and breathe. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 Every swallow requires more than 30 muscles and several nerves to work in perfect sequence. — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swallow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallow
  1. sip
  2. stifle
  3. believe
  4. gulp
  5. chew
  6. suppress
  7. take
  8. drink
Verb
  • During the day, patrons sip beer outside while chatting with friends or searching through crates of music.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Adults are free to stroll the grounds sipping beer and wine, which are sold on site.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sip
Verb
  • With technology advancing quickly, regulators are trying to keep up while also facing pressure not to stifle innovation.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The senator, who has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing AI safety risks, stressed that any new regulation should be targeted and sensitive to concerns about stifling global competitiveness.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of stifle
Verb
  • Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Monday in a post on X that the Polish army recovered what was believed to be a Russian military drone from the Baltic Sea near the coastal village of Jaroslawiec.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Many believe that the reason the good opportunities have seemingly disappeared is because the market is too crowded.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of believe
Noun
  • Atkinson’s gift for galloping plot, as well as her typical attention to even the most tertiary character, make this a delicious gulp of a read.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Kenzo leaned back so that his bobbing Adam’s apple was visible, and drank it down in one gulp.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gulp
Verb
  • It has been used there for centuries as a home remedy, mostly in rural areas, where people chew the leaves or make them into tea.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • An unstimulated whole saliva flow test measures saliva production while a person is not eating or chewing.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of chew
Verb
  • Other immune-suppressing medicines for serious systemic disease can include CellCept (mycophenolate), Azasan (azathioprine), or cyclophosphamide.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
  • GLP-1s suppress appetite, which can be too effective in some patients.
    — Korin Miller, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of suppress
Verb
  • Yet political room for compromise within Canada remains limited, as the country actively takes steps to reduce its reliance on the US market.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Pegula found her best tennis late, winning four straight games to take control after Navarro had broken her for a 2-1 lead in the third set.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of take
Noun
  • Guests will also find two full-service restaurants (a Japanese izakaya and a French brasserie), a 3,000 square-foot spa with a traditional Middle Eastern steam bath, and a seasonal outdoor terrace for drinks and bites.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Any school district employee — including bus drivers, custodians, front-office staff, aides and administrators — can get a small (16-ounce) hot or cold drink of their choice.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026
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