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, 22 Oct. 2025
In recent years he's suffered from post-polio syndrome -- difficulty swallowing and tightness and pain in his limbs.
—Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s why, Manaker added, swallowing a spoonful of honey—on its own or stirred into warm water—before bed may lead to a more restful sleep.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Less than a year after the crash, Katy passed a swallowing test.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Live little fish on our tongues and swallowing them.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The platform has evolved into the default center of gravity for the creator economy, swallowing categories like music, gaming, education, and now podcasts.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Involuntary jerky motions and stiffness are common, as well as trouble walking, speaking and swallowing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Nearly 3,000 growing chasms have opened up in dozens of towns, swallowing up roads and houses in their path.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
In recent years he's suffered from post-polio syndrome -- difficulty swallowing and tightness and pain in his limbs.
—Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s why, Manaker added, swallowing a spoonful of honey—on its own or stirred into warm water—before bed may lead to a more restful sleep.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Less than a year after the crash, Katy passed a swallowing test.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Live little fish on our tongues and swallowing them.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The platform has evolved into the default center of gravity for the creator economy, swallowing categories like music, gaming, education, and now podcasts.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Involuntary jerky motions and stiffness are common, as well as trouble walking, speaking and swallowing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Nearly 3,000 growing chasms have opened up in dozens of towns, swallowing up roads and houses in their path.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Two seasons ago, a motley assembly of A-listers including Lewis Hamilton, Zoey Deutch, Nina Dobrev and Jared Leto, arrived to the Antarctic peninsula on a 414-foot mega-yacht, sporting sequin dresses and tuxedos, sipping tulips of champagne.—
Brad Japhe,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gather with friends and while away the afternoon with magically spiked concoctions — whether sipping a Jasmine Peach or Cucumber Mint Mystic Tea — and extravagant savory and sweet treats.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ginger contains compounds called polysaccharides that have natural anti-tussive (cough-suppressing) properties.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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With rising prices suppressing demand, Cohen said many businesses will choose to slash orders in the upcoming holiday season, triggering layoffs and accelerating economic slowdown.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The rest of us, however, will have to learn to navigate a world in which seeing is rarely believing.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many journalists, authors, and investigators have voiced doubts about these convictions, believing that the real Monster of Florence was never caught.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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It's not settled science, but some initial study shows that the act of chewing food may help people feel full sooner when eating.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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This kind of wear is indicative of chewing hard, mechanically challenging foods such as tubers, seeds, fungi and fruit pits.—
Aditya Reddy Kurre,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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The objection was to stay compact in central areas, as well as stifling any passes into Gravenberch, who is crucial to Liverpool’s early build-up.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cocoa and coffee prices, which have been pushed higher by climate change stifling supply, now face further pressures from tariffs.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite a remarkable performance against the New York Rangers last week, Stolarz appears to be taking a step back early this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Then last year, Tuco started drinking more water than usual.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pierce acknowledged the stigma around accepting food aid, especially in a conservative state like Idaho.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lauro, himself a former federal prosecutor, previously represented former NBA official Tim Donaghy, who was charged with betting on league games and accepting bribes to influence his calls.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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