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
But the corresponding upheaval is still catastrophic for any surrounding planets, which either get swallowed up by the expanding star, or drift into wider orbits as the star’s gravity weakens—some are flung out from the system entirely. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 1 July 2026 Not every black hole is constantly ‘eating’ Popular culture often portrays black holes as cosmic vacuum cleaners that endlessly swallow everything nearby. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Noun
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 Terminus always made sure their arrival came just after nightfall when the streetlights were lit and families were sitting back with full bellies bumping against their dinner tables, houses quiet; all conversation having already been spent between forkfuls of food and hearty swallows of drink. — Literary Hub, 20 May 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
  • Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Page Six spotted wedding decor with the logo removed from Madison Square Garden early Saturday morning, possibly a bar for guests to sip Old Fashioneds.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 July 2026
Definition of sip
Verb
  • Cubans strolled along el Paseo del Prado promenade in the inky night, desperate to escape the stifling heat of their homes.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The outages come as some areas are expected to experience severe weather and stifling heat again on Saturday.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of stifle
Verb
  • One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • In the Darnytskyi district, several multistory buildings were damaged and people were believed to be buried in the rubble.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of believe
Noun
  • Cradled in her arms, the newborn suckles eagerly, its tiny paws paddling the air with every gulp.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Given the construction of the bracket, any African team that has its eye on a quarterfinals bid will likely have to push through the likes of Argentina (gulp) or England (woof), France (le woof) or Spain (yipes).
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of gulp
Verb
  • Each surface hosts a slightly different community, shaped by factors like moisture, oxygen exposure and how often that surface gets disturbed by chewing or brushing.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
  • This common type of calming aid comes in the form of a treat, pill or chew that’s given orally to the dog.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of chew
Verb
  • Record-setting heat is suspected in 25 deaths from the Deep South to the Midwest to the East Coast, authorities said, with the temperature highs also suppressing some Fourth of July celebrations.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • When coated onto a polypropylene separator with graphene, the material formed a thin interfacial layer that readily absorbed electrolyte while suppressing polysulfide migration.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of suppress
Verb
  • Gavin and Kenny say that Amanda is not taking any accountability for her part in the relationship falling apart.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • Temasek was also part of a consortium with Centurium Capital and True Light Capital, a private equity firm under Temasek, that took ANE private in February.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of take
Noun
  • Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The tiki drinks, delivered both poolside and beachside, were fruity and strong but well balanced.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
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