1
as in sips
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
try not to swallow the toothpaste
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as in stifles
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
swallowed his pride and asked for help
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3
as in believes
to regard as right or true
my little niece swallows everything I tell her
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Recent Examples of swallows
Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Sure, there seems to be silver-screen nostalgia on every street corner, and the mansions and the aging celebrities, but the truth is this town swallows up everything for better or worse.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
If a child swallows a button battery, experts recommend parents give them two teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes on their way to the hospital to coat the throat and reduce the risk of serious injury.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Less than a month into her second gig at a jewelry store, Joan impulsively swallows a handful of sparkling diamonds.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Every wildfire that takes down a transmission line, every flood that swallows a road, every heatwave that makes a solar farm falter all slow the very systems meant to replace fossil fuels.
—Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Sure, there seems to be silver-screen nostalgia on every street corner, and the mansions and the aging celebrities, but the truth is this town swallows up everything for better or worse.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
If a child swallows a button battery, experts recommend parents give them two teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes on their way to the hospital to coat the throat and reduce the risk of serious injury.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Less than a month into her second gig at a jewelry store, Joan impulsively swallows a handful of sparkling diamonds.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallows
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Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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Administrative red tape stifles growth Beyond direct financial costs, small business owners are struggling with a sudden increase in bureaucratic red tape.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Over-regulation stifles American growth and aids China in this crucial race for global strength.—
Samuel Field,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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Longbow believes weight has become the defining problem across the car industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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If a trustee believes contributions were made to shield money from creditors rather than for legitimate retirement planning, those funds may be challenged.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, any creature that eats rats is a friend of mine.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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This season, the third-year Miami Heat swingman is making sure that everyone eats.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When enforcement actions sweep through a community, fear suppresses economic activity almost overnight.—
Anabel Mendoza,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the blue light our devices emit suppresses melatonin, the hormone connected to sleep regulation.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can get free coffee and fountain drinks year-round, too.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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As the primary action antagonist, Ito chews scenery and operates with plausible physical menace.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Nov. 2025
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The industry chews people up and spits them (and their dreams) right back out.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Swallows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallows. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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