How to Use chew in a Sentence

chew

1 of 2 verb
  • The dog chewed a hole in the rug.
  • A mouse chewed through the cord.
  • He chews with his mouth open.
  • You're not allowed to chew gum in class.
  • We were taught to chew our food thoroughly before swallowing.
  • There’s not much to dance to here, but there’s plenty to chew on.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Clark chewed several of the fish then placed the gummy in the hole to stop the water.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 31 May 2023
  • That loud popcorn chewing or the rustling of the wrappers.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The female weevil chews her way into the base of the plant to lay her eggs in spring.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The younger dog eats crayons and has chewed numerous kids’ toys and books.
    Dear Annie, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2023
  • City life can chew you up, spit you out and never miss a beat.
    Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Also, the masseter pulls the jaw up and down for chewing.
    Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Fingers crossed there will at least be more to chew on, good or bad.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Some of these have a mesh-like pattern that acts to scrape at plaque as your cat chews on them.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Shields probes them as to why, while Henchy nervously chews his steak at the head of the table.
    Chloe Malle, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2023
  • That good ship and true was a bone to be chewed / When the gales of November came early.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2023
  • Unlike a lot of other baked goods with oats, there are no tough flakes to chew through.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Simply pop one in your mouth, chew, and enjoy the effects.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
  • Enzymes in the bloodstream chew it up in a matter of minutes.
    Megan Molteni and Elaine Chen, STAT, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Your bird can chew through the toy to expose the natural filling.
    Cody Stewart, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Crafting Chicks Give your lover something sweet to chew on.
    Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 10 Jan. 2023
  • And then a guy got on board and chewed his hospital bracelet off while staring me down.
    Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 8 May 2023
  • Give your readers an opinion to chew on and move forward with.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Next up: Would all of this chewing start to bulk up my masseter muscle?
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The material is durable — no threads came loose, even after the leash was chewed on.
    Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Jim Bath came home to discover his dog chewing on one of these antlers.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2024
  • After towing it to a shop, a mechanic told her that a rodent had chewed through the wiring.
    Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2023
  • What a great ending to this arc, and what a great way for James Spader to chew on some delicious scenery.
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2023
  • The durable toys held up through chewing, clawing, and being dunked in water.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The Dodgers: For making my year and (again) choking before chewing on the wishbone.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
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chew

2 of 2 noun
  • Open the shell, and give the peanut a chew, slurping some brine with it.
    Matt and Ted Lee, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Even the pig snouts and ears are dried and sold as chew toys for dogs.
    Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2019
  • Your dog will get five times the glucosamine, as each chew has 500mg.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 May 2021
  • The pancakes are thick, fluffy and provide just the right level of chew.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The result is a pizza crust with just the right amount of chew and crackle.
    Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Tiny sheets of seaweed bring a pop of brine and lovely chew.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Bartlett pears: Pears provide a touch of sweetness and a bit of chew in the mixture.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The beef takes a more aggressive edge, with more chew, more heat and more shine.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 3 Sep. 2020
  • Of, a Goop immune support soft chew, and a Bite agave lip mask.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Dental chews can ensure both of those things are the norm with any dog.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Plush chew toys come in all shapes, from a wine bottle to a TV dinner.
    oregonlive, 12 May 2020
  • Start with offering a tasty chew or their favorite treat in the crate with the door open.
    Chrissy Patterson, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • And then — the roasted chickpeas for chew and substance.
    Katie Workman, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2020
  • The short-term goal of this fresh breath soft chew is to eliminate this problem.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • With three times as much oats in it as flour, these crackers have a great flavor and a hefty chew.
    cleveland, 25 June 2020
  • For only $22 per month, BarkBox sends you two plush toys, two bags of dog treats, and one chew.
    Kalea Martin, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2023
  • BarkBox comes with two toys, two bags of all-natural bags and a chew.
    Alicia Kortendick, oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Finding a durable chew toy that won't splinter and isn't a choking hazard has been quite the task.
    Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The gizzards have a hefty chew, and don’t go seeking creamy livers in a light coating here.
    Dominic Armato, azcentral, 20 Nov. 2019
  • The rise of the dog chew market has also increased the incentive for people to try to find and sell sheds.
    Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022
  • The mottled surface of the mushrooms soaked up the sauce and added a different dimension of chew to the dish.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2023
  • That dough is then piled with cheese and other toppings, but not sauce, and baked to a fluffy chew with oodles of crisp edges.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Jan. 2022
  • The basic crepe, made with a mixture of rice, wheat and other flours, has a distinct, whole wheat-like chew.
    Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2021
  • Give your mouth the heft and chew of wheat berries to complement spicy slices of pork or beef and crunchy vegetables.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • On a dinner visit, the moist cuts were a clashing mix of fatty and dry, with the overworked chew of pot roast.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The lamb, culled from small farms, has a fine chew, with a touch of smokiness on the belly meat, and leeks, dates and walnuts sweetened the meat ($53).
    John Mariani, Forbes, 6 July 2022
  • All are made on the restaurant's own flatbread — soft but with a delightful chew.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 July 2021
  • Shug’s bagels are kettle boiled for 15 minutes — a process Shugrue says is essential to get the right chew.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 11 June 2020
  • This chew toy that dogs love Dogs might be man's best friend but everyone knows that chew toys and bones are dog's best friends.
    Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 4 May 2020
  • Meat in every bite and an array of textures, from the chew of the snail (yes, conch is sea snail) to the crisp outside and the tender center.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 22 Apr. 2021

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