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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
An autopsy showed the baby inhaled and swallowed the sanitation liquid used in the portable toilet, according to investigators.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Many potassium supplements should be swallowed whole.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Because grief was not a thing to be swallowed whole.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Everywhere the Patriots went, the Seahawks swallowed them.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
With the longer-term future of HBO Max somewhat uncertain given what could happen if it gets swallowed up by one of the world’s biggest streamers, Perrette pushed back on the idea that Netflix top brass would be unhappy with HBO Max rolling out across the world.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Then they were gone, swallowed up by the trees’ resplendent emerald green.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
They shouldn’t be swallowed whole.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Many of those original roads have faded away, swallowed by high-speed highways or erased by suburban expansion.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Many potassium supplements should be swallowed whole.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Because grief was not a thing to be swallowed whole.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Everywhere the Patriots went, the Seahawks swallowed them.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
With the longer-term future of HBO Max somewhat uncertain given what could happen if it gets swallowed up by one of the world’s biggest streamers, Perrette pushed back on the idea that Netflix top brass would be unhappy with HBO Max rolling out across the world.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Then they were gone, swallowed up by the trees’ resplendent emerald green.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
They shouldn’t be swallowed whole.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Many of those original roads have faded away, swallowed by high-speed highways or erased by suburban expansion.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowed
Verb
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Others sipped drinks, with many opting for adult concoctions on the day of celebration rather than the usual morning coffee.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Guests sipped martinis on the couch, while those on the dance floor opted for the more dance-friendly tequila soda.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ben Jaggers finds motivation from an unfortunate disqualification that stifled his bid for a medal last year.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The two people brought to the hospital are believed to have been released, firefighters told Enquirer media partner Fox19.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Across almost two decades of ownership under Roman Abramovich, the club ruthlessly chewed through many of the world’s most famous and successful coaches, banking a steady flow of trophies and pressing the ‘eject’ button at the first sign of failure.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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And, the seeds need to be chewed or crushed—eating them whole won’t affect you.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Last month, security forces brutally suppressed nationwide protests, killing thousands and arresting many more in the deadliest suppression of demonstrations in the history of the Islamic Republic.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Students have participated in other forms of protest during the school day, which King and Hendrick said was a reaction to feeling that their voices were suppressed.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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Applications are now being accepted through Locarno Pro until May 6, 2026.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, March 4.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Men and women who drank the most caffeinated coffee had an 18% lower risk of dementia compared to people who consumed little to no caffeine.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The benefits appeared to be most pronounced in people who drank 2 to 3 cups of caffeinated coffee a day or 1 to 2 cups of caffeinated tea.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once the blocks and spires of Palma faded into the distance, the 25-minute drive from the airport took me past crumbling homes, fields of curious farm animals, and not a soul in sight for miles at a time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Giggs took the games seriously and was usually on the winning side.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Swallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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