1
as in sipping
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
try not to swallow the toothpaste
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2
as in suppressing
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
swallowed his pride and asked for help
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3
as in believing
to regard as right or true
my little niece swallows everything I tell her
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Recent Examples of swallowing
Nearly 3,000 growing chasms have opened up in dozens of towns, swallowing up roads and houses in their path.
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New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The little girl also had trouble swallowing for a couple of days afterward, her mother said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Rising seas swallowing coastlines.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Accidentally swallowing an apple seed—or even a few apple seeds—is unlikely to be dangerous.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Your throat could be sore or painful while swallowing for a number of reasons.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
During the trials, some participants experienced nausea and an upset stomach, but investigators found that dividing up the pills, instead of taking all four at once, and swallowing them with orange juice instead of water, helped relieve the symptoms.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Typical triggers are swallowing cooler air when chewing gum and smoking.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
It's become well established as an excellent choice for elderly people with nutrition problems or swallowing difficulties.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The little girl also had trouble swallowing for a couple of days afterward, her mother said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Rising seas swallowing coastlines.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Accidentally swallowing an apple seed—or even a few apple seeds—is unlikely to be dangerous.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Your throat could be sore or painful while swallowing for a number of reasons.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
During the trials, some participants experienced nausea and an upset stomach, but investigators found that dividing up the pills, instead of taking all four at once, and swallowing them with orange juice instead of water, helped relieve the symptoms.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Typical triggers are swallowing cooler air when chewing gum and smoking.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
It's become well established as an excellent choice for elderly people with nutrition problems or swallowing difficulties.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Embrace that cozy energy by visiting a pumpkin patch, sipping cider, wearing sweaters or wandering through a charming small town to channel your inner Gilmore.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Beverage aficionados will enjoy sipping at the many mountainside NC wineries or tasting brews at Sideways Farm.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Defensively, Matt Roy, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Martin Fehervary all excel at suppressing chances, complementing the team’s two star defenders well.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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China has manipulated the market by suppressing prices to drive Western competition from the market, said Ryan Castilloux, founder of Adamas Intelligence, a critical mineral market research firm.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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So if believing that your rosy glow or struggles with heartburn make waiting to meet your baby a little bit easier to bear, then may these myths be around forever.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Maybe this is buyer’s remorse from believing last season.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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But parents who’ve raised their kids on berries — for the ease of chewing for toddlers, for the antioxidants — have also been pushed along by the very visible hand of the produce industry.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Blades with ragged edges can be a sign of insects chewing on the blades, and tunneling below the surface or turf that can be lifted like a rug can indicate larvae are feeding on the root system.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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During her run as a privateering vessel, the Dash and other ships like her were regarded as a sort of sea militia working for the United States against a stifling British blockade of New England ports.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Real Betis players seemed intent on stifling his influence by kicking him, with Anderson fouled five times — as many as any other player.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hughes and others began resisting orders in passive ways, showing up late or taking patrols extra slowly.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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So just fixing my diet, drinking a lot of water, stretching, moving every day, doing the right movements.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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To paraphrase Fight Club, fighting becomes the reason to keep your nails short, to order salad instead of fries, and to stop drinking on weeknights.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Aaron Glenn cost the Jets a TD on the first drive by accepting a penalty to make it 2nd-and-goal at the 3-yard line instead of declining and taking 3rd-and-goal at the 1-yard line.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Faith had written a message on the mirror, accepting his proposal.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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