as in to masticate
to crush or grind with the teeth
please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke
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Recent Examples of chew
Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The testing showed that the majority of the microplastics were shed into the saliva within 2 minutes of chewing, while 94 percent were shed within 8 minutes.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
City to Sea chief executive Jane Martin said every chew is like biting into a plastic straw in a statement.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Then, saliva samples were taken when the gum was chewed for 20 minutes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The testing showed that the majority of the microplastics were shed into the saliva within 2 minutes of chewing, while 94 percent were shed within 8 minutes.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Dental chews, treat puzzles, snuffle pads Chewing gives dogs a rush of endorphins, and chomping down on dental chew treats can be especially good for stimulating dogs indoors during particularly bad winter weather.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
City to Sea chief executive Jane Martin said every chew is like biting into a plastic straw in a statement.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chew
Verb
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But the Republicans masticated the issue endlessly Monday nonetheless.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2024
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Peltz’s decades-long record gave them plenty to masticate.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Cover and cook until roast is tender and shreds easily, about 5 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Illinois lawmakers have yet to provide one shred of evidence that any individual’s benefits fall afoul of the IRS rules.—
Ted Dabrowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Guards that can ball handle and score off the dribble in an efficient manner.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Midway through the third quarter, Miles paused to fidget with her prescription goggles, took another dribble, then fired off a no-look scoop pass to Westbeld, who put the Irish up by four points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nearby attractions: People watch at Rio de Janeiro park, nibble on a fresh pastry from Rosetta bakery, and dive into current exhibitions at OMR Gallery.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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For years, pitching coach Kyle Snyder has preached the benefits of aggressively throwing the ball across the plate instead of nibbling around the corners, and now he’s got a half-dozen starting pitchers prepared to buy in.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After enjoying the beauty, remove the flower heads from the tulips with sharp, clean garden snips as soon as the petals drop.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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And then, snip by snip, she was cut out of the frame of Renaissance art history.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It is recognized as the world’s most productive region for generating fine dust particles.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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The particles of baking soda are so small, they can get caught in the components and clog the vacuum.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The plush microfiber material is gentle on the skin, and the oversized bows add a cute touch to the whole experience.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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It was designed to enhance other scents and add a softening, personalized touch to whichever fragrance it’s paired with.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chew. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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