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
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning Symptoms of salmonella poisoning usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The brand's Bella stretch jeans are equally suitable, designed to fit without swallowing small frames.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Black holes are known for swallowing everything around them, but some of them also fire out colossal jets of energy that can travel across space at near-light speed.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The new coin battery also comes in child-resistant packaging as mandated by law, has a nontoxic food dye that turns blue when a battery comes into contact with saliva and also has a bitter-tasting coating that may help deter swallowing, according to Energizer.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
His cancer treatment led to scarring that thickened the muscles in his throat and made swallowing difficult.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 6 May 2026
On petite frames, these hit a little lower on the thigh, nailing this season’s Bermuda shorts trend without swallowing shorter legs.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Experts and reporters at the investigative news magazine Mother Jones have found videos showing toddlers swallowing whole grapes (a choking hazard), infants eating honey (which carries a risk of botulism), and children riding unrestrained in the front seat of a moving car.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The brand's Bella stretch jeans are equally suitable, designed to fit without swallowing small frames.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Black holes are known for swallowing everything around them, but some of them also fire out colossal jets of energy that can travel across space at near-light speed.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The new coin battery also comes in child-resistant packaging as mandated by law, has a nontoxic food dye that turns blue when a battery comes into contact with saliva and also has a bitter-tasting coating that may help deter swallowing, according to Energizer.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
His cancer treatment led to scarring that thickened the muscles in his throat and made swallowing difficult.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 6 May 2026
On petite frames, these hit a little lower on the thigh, nailing this season’s Bermuda shorts trend without swallowing shorter legs.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Experts and reporters at the investigative news magazine Mother Jones have found videos showing toddlers swallowing whole grapes (a choking hazard), infants eating honey (which carries a risk of botulism), and children riding unrestrained in the front seat of a moving car.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Can that happen while holed up in a luxury resort, sipping coffee and watching whales from the balcony?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Fans feeling the vapors here can loll about in actual lounge chairs while sipping their cocktails and viewing play on a big screen.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Their basic antitrust allegation was that NCAA member schools fixed prices by limiting the number of slots for coach employees, thus suppressing opportunities and wages.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Renovations of the House chamber will force members to meet at the Old State Capitol, where, decades ago, Mississippi lawmakers passed Jim Crow laws suppressing Black voting.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Relatives said that Torres has not answered calls and texts, believing that his family would discourage him from making the Miami trip, the outlet reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This kibble for medium breeds ages 1 to 7 is designed to encourage chewing and improve digestion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Birds eat and digest the seeds, then the plant grows in dense stands and blocks sunlight from reaching other young plants, overcrowding or stifling other species.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Before Sunday’s game, the Charge had struggled to generate a ton of offense in general against a stifling Boston defense.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Washington said the airport’s 36-mile-long fence meets Federal Aviation Administration requirements and noted that there are multiple layers of security to prevent a breach from taking place.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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More Americans are hitting the road, boarding flights and taking cruises this Memorial Day, according to AAA.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The new ranch comes with a coffee-drinking porch (mandatory), but it is weathered, rustic and needs work.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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She was killed when Hoang and a group of friends went out drinking and decided to rob homes in the Port Arthur area, the agency said.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Just accepting the challenge and the criticism, constructive criticism as well.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Before accepting the plea, prosecutors showed surveillance footage of a red car, allegedly driven by Evans, pulling up next to the rental vehicle in the parking deck.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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