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
Esophagus During a contest, swallowing occurs almost continuously as large amounts of food and water repeatedly stretch the esophagus.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Extreme heat is set to significantly affect swallowing speed, completely shaking up the oddsmakers' lines.
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Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
It’s commonly used to correct issues with breathing, swallowing, talking and chewing in both adults and children.
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Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Any area can be vulnerable to flash floods, which can occur within minutes to hours of heavy rainfall, swallowing roads and creating dangerous currents in rivers and creeks.
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Samantha Cookinham,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
They can be taken quickly without preparing a drink or swallowing several capsules.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Patients may initially experience jaw stiffness, neck pain, back pain or difficulty swallowing.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
An alligator at the Sacramento Zoo is recovering after swallowing – and later regurgitating – a plush toy that fell into its habitat.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Extreme heat is set to significantly affect swallowing speed, completely shaking up the oddsmakers' lines.
—
Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
It’s commonly used to correct issues with breathing, swallowing, talking and chewing in both adults and children.
—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Any area can be vulnerable to flash floods, which can occur within minutes to hours of heavy rainfall, swallowing roads and creating dangerous currents in rivers and creeks.
—
Samantha Cookinham,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
They can be taken quickly without preparing a drink or swallowing several capsules.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Patients may initially experience jaw stiffness, neck pain, back pain or difficulty swallowing.
—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
An alligator at the Sacramento Zoo is recovering after swallowing – and later regurgitating – a plush toy that fell into its habitat.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
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Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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Ukrainian forces can now detect and strike Russian troops day and night, often suppressing positions before infantry move in.
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The migrating dust can move from the African desert more than 5,000 miles westward over the Atlantic and is known for suppressing rainfall and conditions that support hurricanes.
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After spending the entire film believing that killing Krem will finally bring her peace, Ruthye is forced to confront whether vengeance will actually heal her — or simply continue the cycle of violence.
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Both leaders prioritized people, believing that caring for employees leads to exceptional customer and patient service.
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That’s good for the skeleton overall, but the jaw depends on constant remodeling from chewing.
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Samples were sent to labs for analysis while everyone sat around chewing pencils and hoping things weren't about to go full Omega Man before the lab results came back.
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The 34 measures include cuts to income tax for low- and middle income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system, tougher rules for employees' sick leave and a reduction of the country's stifling bureaucracy.
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Hundreds of millions of people will be exposed to dangerous, stifling heat over the extended July 4 weekend, with officials warning people to limit time outdoors and stay hydrated.
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Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.
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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content.
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Middle and upper-class people would have wanted special implements for drinking these beverages and a place to drink it.
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The executive is no longer simply accepting part of a compensation package.
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That means engaging in deliberate experimentation, accepting some trial and error around service delivery, pricing, workflows, and talent models.
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“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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