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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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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
Almost fittingly, when Shula died at age 90 on May 20, 2020, Covid had just started to rage, the budding pandemic swallowing everything.
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Greg Cote
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
His older son has an immune disease called eosinophilic esophagitis, where white blood cells gather in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and breathing.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
With 200 tablets per bottle, this is a good choice for anyone who usually has trouble swallowing pills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In severe cases, this irritation can lead to small tears in the esophageal lining, which may cause pain when swallowing, chest pain, or bleeding.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Avoid swallowing water while swimming.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Acid reflux, which is when stomach acid gets into the esophagus, causes symptoms like a sore throat and trouble swallowing, Cleveland Clinic says.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The notion of the swaggering state swallowing a chunk of its resistant neighbor is completely far-fetched.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
When not swallowing condoms of cocaine, Rue camps on the couch of nerdy Lexi (Maude Apatow), who, like the resilient Maddy (Alexa Demie), found an assistant job in Hollywood.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Greg Cote
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
His older son has an immune disease called eosinophilic esophagitis, where white blood cells gather in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and breathing.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
With 200 tablets per bottle, this is a good choice for anyone who usually has trouble swallowing pills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In severe cases, this irritation can lead to small tears in the esophageal lining, which may cause pain when swallowing, chest pain, or bleeding.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Avoid swallowing water while swimming.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Acid reflux, which is when stomach acid gets into the esophagus, causes symptoms like a sore throat and trouble swallowing, Cleveland Clinic says.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The notion of the swaggering state swallowing a chunk of its resistant neighbor is completely far-fetched.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
When not swallowing condoms of cocaine, Rue camps on the couch of nerdy Lexi (Maude Apatow), who, like the resilient Maddy (Alexa Demie), found an assistant job in Hollywood.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Install a bench on your small front porch to maximize the space and create a spot for sipping coffee.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
2 May 2026
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Collier, who appeared before the court early in the morning UK time, punctuated his evidence by sipping coffee from a china cup, and at one point audibly yawned.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Belarus, Bahrain, and Pakistan round out the top five, with all of them largely suppressing tools like VPNs and secure messaging apps that could allow people to coordinate without being surveilled by national authorities.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Contraceptive pills, hormonal IUDs, birth-control implants, and Plan B all work by suppressing ovulation.—
Andréa Becker,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Christian Bojorquez argued in his closing statements to the jury that Jones went into the encounter believing that Daniel Elena-Lopez, who had already assaulted several people inside the Burlington coat store, was carrying a firearm.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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There’s something deeply American about the constant push between frustration and hope, between asking what the hell is going on and still believing there's something worth fighting for.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Understanding Paper Wasps These wasps make papery nests by scraping and chewing wood into a paste-like pulp—sort of like spit-balls.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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This transformed our relationship with time, cutting the time spent chewing raw foods and extending our days beyond sunset.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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While some can be overbearingly hot, the hammam here is kept at the perfect temperature with just the right amount of steam, never stifling or claustrophobic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rudy Gobert followed his inspired Game 2 effort against Nikola Jokic by stifling the three-time MVP again on an ugly 7-for-26 shooting night, and the Timberwolves established a postseason franchise record by allowing the Nuggets just 11 points in the tone-setting first quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020 due to media intrusion and racist coverage, eventually taking residence in Canada and, later, California, with their two children – Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Brown said Atlanta was taking away the Knicks’ spray game, which made the answer simpler.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rose said Ye bought into her flattery and liked the idea of drinking booze and playing up his bigshot status.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The couple had been drinking at the Abaco Inn and attempted to return to the yacht despite high winds and choppy seas, which Brian said caused Lynette to fall overboard.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Seizing Opportunity for Operational Success Rather than accepting the state of the industry, Kamboj recognized an opportunity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just after accepting a third-option role behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, James was thrust back into the top spot when the star guards were injured April 2.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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