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
Any muscles used for movement — including those involved in speaking, chewing, swallowing, seeing, blinking, breathing and walking — can be affected.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
To save humankind, a geophysicist living with early-onset Alzheimer’s is recruited to investigate the vast void swallowing the oceans.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The fit gives you that cozy, outdoorsy vibe without swallowing your frame.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Eldora Mountain Ski Resort CBS Town administration Jonathan Cain has described it as a minnow swallowing a whale.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In season four, Mike’s (Renner) control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Ajmera recommends vitamin powders for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
In Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown, Mike’s (Renner) control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
To keep the dress from swallowing you whole, cinch at the waist with a thick belt.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
To save humankind, a geophysicist living with early-onset Alzheimer’s is recruited to investigate the vast void swallowing the oceans.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The fit gives you that cozy, outdoorsy vibe without swallowing your frame.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Eldora Mountain Ski Resort CBS Town administration Jonathan Cain has described it as a minnow swallowing a whale.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In season four, Mike’s (Renner) control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Ajmera recommends vitamin powders for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
In Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown, Mike’s (Renner) control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
To keep the dress from swallowing you whole, cinch at the waist with a thick belt.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Visitors can slip into a cozy seersucker robe and watch sailboats drift by while sipping a cocktail.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beyond lies a private stretch of sand — perfect for launching a kayak or paddleboard at sunrise, or sipping wine as the sun sets over Buzzards Bay.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s plenty to like about both veteran pitchers and reason to believe that competing in a home run-suppressing environment will allow their attributes to play up.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Foulk argued Barrett was suppressing evidence by preventing the state from presenting certain tax returns and Illinois Department of Revenue testimony.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors released his booking photo, believing that there may be more victims.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The defendant and his mother frequently argued in the weeks between Wei Hou’s release from prison and the victim’s murder, with Zhu Hou believing her son was stealing cash from her to fund his drug habit, Holland said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Across multiple studies, people who chewed gum did not remember lists of words or stories better than those who didn't, the researchers also found, and any boost in attention faded soon after chewing stopped.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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And despite that famous nursery rhyme, woodchucks don’t like wood but get labeled a pest because of their hole-digging and habit of chewing on flowers and vegetable garden plants.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Moore’s task against Indiana’s stifling defense would have been daunting even with all his weapons.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The immense costs associated with the program have only worsened the economic situation, leading to a more stifling environment.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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But in 1999, just months after Luke was born, Andrea attempted suicide by taking an overdose of medication prescribed for her father, who was ill.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Someone had ordered pizza to the home, and a delivery driver spent some time ringing the doorbell before returning to his car, taking the pies with him.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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The continuum of problem drinking There aren’t just two types of drinkers –– those who have a problem and those who don’t have to worry about it, Dick said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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But generally, fewer people are seeking out these whales, so fewer are being made, partly because people are not drinking as many high-octane, high alcohol beers.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marine officers also said accepting women would lead to greater risk, meaning more Marine combat casualties.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hawke paid tribute to his late friend and recalled one of their very first moments together while accepting the Career Achievement Award at the Palm Springs Film Awards over the weekend.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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