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
Brandsema explained that humans are born with one pool of motor neurons for life, and SMA slowly robs individuals of their motor neurons over time, leaving them with difficulty walking or running, holding up their heads, or even swallowing food and liquid safely.
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Ciara McCarthy 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Lacking vegetation to hold the sand in place, the wind pushes it over the top, swallowing trees and anything else in its path.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Affected babies may show symptoms including constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelid, sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered crying, difficulty breathing, and generalized weakness.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Symptoms of infant botulism can take several weeks to start, according to the CDC, but may include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing and decreased facial expression.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Beneath what looks like solid snow can lie hidden pools of icy water capable of swallowing people, vehicles, and scientific equipment without warning.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Symptoms include constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, weak muscle tone, difficulty swallowing and breathing problems, among others.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Additionally, gummies may be especially convenient for people who don’t like swallowing pills or dealing with powders.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 June 2026
Ciara McCarthy 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Lacking vegetation to hold the sand in place, the wind pushes it over the top, swallowing trees and anything else in its path.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Affected babies may show symptoms including constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelid, sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered crying, difficulty breathing, and generalized weakness.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Symptoms of infant botulism can take several weeks to start, according to the CDC, but may include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing and decreased facial expression.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Beneath what looks like solid snow can lie hidden pools of icy water capable of swallowing people, vehicles, and scientific equipment without warning.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Symptoms include constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, weak muscle tone, difficulty swallowing and breathing problems, among others.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Additionally, gummies may be especially convenient for people who don’t like swallowing pills or dealing with powders.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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The lobby bar, called The Living Room, was busy with groups of friends sipping hot toddies and Champagne at low tables and around the fireplace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Fans can catch the action on the brewery’s TVs while sipping $5 pints of Olde Meck or Hornets Nest, depending on the match day.—
Evan Moore
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The older upper-room technology has been around since the 1930s and was effective at suppressing even measles transmission in classrooms.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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But President Patrice Talon has faced accusations of suppressing criticism.—
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semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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The episode left some Apollo executives believing a rival had torpedoed the deal out of jealousy.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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The Blue Jays have already made a big move this offseason, signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract, but are expected to pull off another massive move, with many believing the team will sign either Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette to a monster contract.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Cud-chewing calves like Mabel don't get any antibodies in the womb and depend on the colostrum — or first milk — from their moms for those antibodies in the 24 hours after they are born.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Archaeologists have mostly found evidence for betel nut chewing in ancient times through easily visible stains and fragments of betel leaves and nuts in teeth.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
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On the flip side, boosting Fox content while stifling everything else could be bad for overall engagement in the long run.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The issues stifling any boost in consumer comfort with AVs are clear, according to the study.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Apparently, the only thing stopping him from scoring a fourth is Argentina's taking him off the pitch.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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On Monday, 60 Tao people from Taiwan’s Orchid Island set off on a 111-mile voyage, taking turns to paddle against strong currents to reach the Ivatan people on Batan Island, located in the far north of the Philippines, replicating a journey first thought to have been made more than 4,000 years ago.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The weather service suggests drinking plenty of fluids, staying indoors with air-conditioning and out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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The couple had been drinking at a Westlake Village cantina and were heading to Grossman’s home to watch a presidential debate.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Diedrich, operating partner and bartender at Pacific Cocktail Haven in San Francisco, expressed gratitude to a number of people while accepting the medallion for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service during the ceremony, which was broadcast online.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Jelly Roll often credited Bunnie with changing the course of his life, including at the Grammys earlier this year while accepting the award for Best Contemporary Country Album.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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