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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
In certain people, the submandibular glands—as well as the adjacent fat pockets and digastric muscles (which aid in swallowing, chewing, and speech)—can give a look of fullness, blunting the border between the face and neck.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
From a set of swallows to a topless mermaid, many of Harry Styles’s long menu of tattoos are inspired by classic Americana designs.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
So pack a neck pillow (or a Brian Cox-vintage neck roll) and swallow the bitter pill.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
In certain people, the submandibular glands—as well as the adjacent fat pockets and digastric muscles (which aid in swallowing, chewing, and speech)—can give a look of fullness, blunting the border between the face and neck.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Noun
There are about 86 species of swallows worldwide.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
From a set of swallows to a topless mermaid, many of Harry Styles’s long menu of tattoos are inspired by classic Americana designs.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallow
Verb
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Summer, for some, is the perfect excuse to sip icy dirty martinis on a city rooftop.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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Can that happen while holed up in a luxury resort, sipping coffee and watching whales from the balcony?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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That stifles competition at home and, with China’s dependence on global consumption, raises concerns about dumping and deflation abroad.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Embarrassed in the first period, stifled in the second, the Avs did something that almost never happens in this town with this team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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Now might not seem the moment for Democrats to be quarrelling, but many of them believe that the only way to build the Party back up is to remake it.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt told 6 ABC that investigators believe a group of friends, who included two boys and two girls, were hanging out at the home when the fatal shooting occurred.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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This primordial gulp, creating a condition known as endosymbiosis (also thought to be the origin story of mitochondria), is believed to have happened just once.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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Jimmy Butler was retained for, gulp, Kyle Lowry and, double-gulp, Terry Rozier.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This kibble for medium breeds ages 1 to 7 is designed to encourage chewing and improve digestion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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At scale, the petty-minded bureaucrats implementing an agenda to sanitize American history, and to erase or suppress political dissent, have committed and will continue to commit a great deal of mischief.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Florida Forest Service Senior Forester Michelle Danielson said aerial crews from the Broward Sheriff's Office and the National Guard assisted with water drops to help suppress the fire and protect nearby communities.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Trump took credit for an April 16th agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which Iran demanded as a condition for broader talks with the United States.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Swallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallow. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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