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

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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
Once swallowed by a human, the oocysts make their way down the esophagus, to the stomach and then the intestines. — Pien Huang, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 Diarrhea Once water has been contaminated by germs that cause contagious diarrhea, a swimmer only has to swallow a tiny amount to become infected. — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 30 July 2026
Noun
The afflicted slowly lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, dress, write, swallow and, eventually, breathe. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Over time, people with ALS can lose the ability to move, speak, swallow and eventually breathe on their own. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 June 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
  • This is a place to order something sparkly—maybe the Broadway 75, a pale pink French 75 riff—to sip at the circular bar, or ensconced in the velvet banquette seats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Whether your plans include taking a swim in the pool or sipping your favorite iced beverage, there are still plenty more warm days ahead.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
Definition of sip
Verb
  • The high pressure also stifles the sea breeze that can bring cooler ocean air onto land.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The relaxed fit and open back allow air to flow through the dress, helping keep your body cool in the stifling heat.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stifle
Verb
  • If there was any question as to whether the front office believes this Cubs team can do damage in the postseason, their trade deadline moves should quell those thoughts.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Some believed Thomas County Central was as good or better than Class 7A Buford, the consensus national champion.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of believe
Noun
  • 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
  • Cradled in her arms, the newborn suckles eagerly, its tiny paws paddling the air with every gulp.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of gulp
Verb
  • If left untreated, gum disease can spread to the bones surrounding your gums, making chewing painful.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As was often the case in college towns, the music scene and its cycling culture often chewed the same dirt.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of chew
Verb
  • People may suppress their personality, emotions, or opinions to fit workplace expectations.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As the left and right argue, the disproportionate influence of a select few suppresses the will of the majority.
    — Susan Ostermann, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of suppress
Verb
  • My husband, for example, takes an annual golf trip with his friends.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Meals are taken family style, and the refinement of the cooking will ruin ordinary Indian restaurant fare for you.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of take
Noun
  • The family-friendly pool is fantastic, with drinks and bites for those who want to camp out there all day, and there’s plenty to explore, from the chef’s garden to the American Poet’s Maze on-site.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Refreshments will include traditional Mexican food, including tamales and a corn and chocolate drink.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
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