swallowing

present participle of swallow

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Recent Examples of swallowing Generally, those neurons control skeletal muscle activity, including walking, breathing, speaking and swallowing, according to the National Institutes of Health. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024 Epinephrine injections, or EpiPens, are reserved for people with severe allergic reactions — such as trouble breathing or swallowing — which can sometimes be life-threatening. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024 Rare but serious side effects include rash, itching, yellowing of the skin, swelling of the face and throat, problems speaking, difficulty swallowing and changes in memory, personality or ability to concentrate. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 Joan’s speciality was swallowing diamonds and breaking into country houses — all while dressed to the nines. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024 However, those with symptoms commonly experience headaches, neck pain, imbalance, dizziness and trouble with swallowing. Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
Verb
  • The material achieves this by reacting strongly with the battery electrodes and suppressing processes that generate hydrogen.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Research has shown that suppressing emotional expression leads to poorer conversation quality and a reduced sense of connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Geiger, believing her gun was unloaded, pointed the weapon at Osborne and pulled the trigger, striking him once near the pelvis, police said, adding Geiger attempted medical aid and called 911.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Exuberance permeates headlines, and investors are flooding tech equities believing this development would last eternally.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Fintech companies and their partners must collaborate closely with regulators to develop standards that protect consumers without stifling innovation.
    Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • These outdated practices are slowing down your teams, stifling progress and ultimately costing you money.
    Patrick Reynolds, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Here's what to know about staying safe while drinking apple cider.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Federal authorities have accused him of accepting at least $10,000 in cash in an envelope from Owens.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.
    Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In her eclectic outfit, Katie Holmes brings back fond memories of eating lunch in our favorite high school teachers’ classroom.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • An Amish family in Pennsylvania was recently hospitalized after ingesting toxic mushrooms.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Start with a small dose, typically under 5mg, and wait a few hours before ingesting more.
    Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024

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“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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