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as in sipped
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
try not to swallow the toothpaste
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as in stifled
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
swallowed his pride and asked for help
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as in believed
to regard as right or true
my little niece swallows everything I tell her
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Recent Examples of swallowed
In Aden alone, the count is in the hundreds — most of them swallowed by a secret prison network managed by the UAE and its affiliated forces, where torture, beatings and abuse were common, according to the Yemeni government, human rights organizations and the United Nations.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Another recall targeted Sunnyyes LED mini lights, which were sold on Amazon between March 2024 and March 2026, and contain coin batteries that can be easily accessed and then potentially swallowed.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The agency said metal bristles can break off, stick to grill grates and be swallowed, potentially lodging in the throat or digestive tract and causing internal injuries.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
But demand remains strong as consumers have already swallowed a post-pandemic spike in airfares.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The storm blasted down riverbeds, blew out bridges and roads and swallowed vehicles.
—Matt Gutman, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
That was substantial, but the council swallowed hard and agreed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders Friday for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu as officials warned of the possible failure of a a 120-year-old dam.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Within its ribcage, researchers found dozens of gastroliths — swallowed pebbles used to grind food.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Another recall targeted Sunnyyes LED mini lights, which were sold on Amazon between March 2024 and March 2026, and contain coin batteries that can be easily accessed and then potentially swallowed.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The agency said metal bristles can break off, stick to grill grates and be swallowed, potentially lodging in the throat or digestive tract and causing internal injuries.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
But demand remains strong as consumers have already swallowed a post-pandemic spike in airfares.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The storm blasted down riverbeds, blew out bridges and roads and swallowed vehicles.
—Matt Gutman, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
That was substantial, but the council swallowed hard and agreed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders Friday for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu as officials warned of the possible failure of a a 120-year-old dam.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Within its ribcage, researchers found dozens of gastroliths — swallowed pebbles used to grind food.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowed
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Everyone sipped, meditated, reset — and then CA7RIEL and Paco tore the cover off the chill and delivered a high-octane performance that will not soon be forgotten.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
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Creating an enviable lounge area—where summer reads can be enjoyed, cocktails can be sipped, and entertaining the whole neighborhood can take place—will be a gamechanger for your summer plans.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
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While there is no law in Connecticut explicitly prohibiting the use of plug-in panels, also known as balcony solar, the need for interconnection agreements with local utilities and a lack of clear regulations has effectively stifled their widespread adoption, experts say.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fisherman and former drug addict Dave has lived his whole life there, equally stifled and saved by his surroundings.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Thirty-nine per cent believed that Israel had committed genocide.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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During that time, no rat infestation was identified, but there were mouse droppings, and some food products had been chewed open, the city health department said.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Under those tarps was a small camping tent, in theory to keep out mosquitoes and mice, although at some point mice chewed a hole through it, allowing mosquitoes to sneak through as well.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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That melatonin your brain just started producing gets suppressed again immediately.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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That means speech around controversial issues, diet and fitness, mental health topics, sexuality, and much more will be suppressed.—
Elizabeth Nolan Brown,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the train stopped for three hours outside Guiyang, the backpacker finally admitted defeat and accepted a cigarette.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who are accepted go through a 10-week training academy, which Leonas helps instruct.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Briany drank 5 ounces at each feeding.—
Jeff Ernsthausen,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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Writings by Kouri Richins found in the family home indicate the couple drank a Moscow Mule cocktail and a lemon drop shot.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bondi took her marching orders and launched investigations of those the president named.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Idaho State troopers, who handle law enforcement duties at the Capitol, took the nine protesters into custody.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Swallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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