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
However, people with swallowing issues could be in danger due to weaker muscle tone and a loss of sensory input, Duyka said.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Bella Hadid, however, has been bucking this trend throughout her time in Paris and beyond, largely opting for denim that highlights her footwear rather than swallowing them up.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Routine monitoring might require nothing more than swallowing a capsule at home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
These conditions, such as movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease, often impair essential functions like movement, speech, and swallowing, leading to a profound loss of independence.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In a bit of cutting-edge research, the 2007 Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to a British and an American pair of scientists for their penetrating report on sword swallowing and its side effects.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
To be effective, there can be no eating, drinking, or swallowing other pills for 30 minutes afterwards.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment a sinkhole opened up on a busy intersection in south-central Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing up two vehicles.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Check the tightness of your jewelry periodically (with clean hands) to prevent swallowing or choking if the jewelry becomes loose.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Bella Hadid, however, has been bucking this trend throughout her time in Paris and beyond, largely opting for denim that highlights her footwear rather than swallowing them up.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Routine monitoring might require nothing more than swallowing a capsule at home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
These conditions, such as movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease, often impair essential functions like movement, speech, and swallowing, leading to a profound loss of independence.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In a bit of cutting-edge research, the 2007 Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to a British and an American pair of scientists for their penetrating report on sword swallowing and its side effects.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
To be effective, there can be no eating, drinking, or swallowing other pills for 30 minutes afterwards.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment a sinkhole opened up on a busy intersection in south-central Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing up two vehicles.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Check the tightness of your jewelry periodically (with clean hands) to prevent swallowing or choking if the jewelry becomes loose.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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For example, taking melatonin and/or magnesium supplements, or sipping some cherry juice (which certain studies have linked to better, longer sleep) could be helpful before bed.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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After heading back inside and getting dressed for her workout in a Vuori exercise set, the star turned her attention to her daily tasks, including checking her emails while sipping a coffee made with collagen powder.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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In my case, treatment looks like temporarily suppressing the adenomyosis with Lupron injections before attempting another embryo transfer to create the best possible environment for implantation.—
L'Oreal Thompson Payton,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic was violently suppressing antigovernment protests across the country.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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America, keep believing that giving more power to big business and billionaires works best for customers.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this way, prediction markets are the perfect technology for a low-trust society, simultaneously exploiting and reifying an environment in which believing the motives behind any person or action becomes harder.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Recent videos depict him chewing a toy bear and another bloodhound, Lorace, gallivanting in new boots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Simply fold it over and start chewing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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But waning financial support, due in part to a animal rights group targeting national sponsors, has shrunk the purse while inflation is stifling young mushers trying to make a go of it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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With no discernable reason beyond intimidation, Hasner approved this staggering waste of taxpayer funds, stifling the First Amendment right of peaceable assembly.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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And the then-new audio streaming services, like Spotify, were taking hits from creators for paying low royalty rates.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Duncanville picked up the pace in the third quarter, taking a 38-34-lead into the fourth.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meteorologist Amber Lee recommends drinking plenty of water, taking breaks when needed and avoiding outdoor activities during peak hours.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Aurora Police Department is also encouraging residents to designate a sober driver before heading out, never let a friend drive impaired, always wear a seat belt and use a ride-share service, taxi or public transportation if drinking.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Now that local leaders have cleared the way, CoreCivic can begin accepting detainees under its $60 million-a-year contract with ICE.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The charter also embraced a mission as the neighborhood school — automatically accepting all who showed up at its doors.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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