as in eating
to crush or grind with the teeth
please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke
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Recent Examples of chewing
Nobody gave teeth the update that modern jaws are chewing less on wild game and more on applesauce, especially in their youth.
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Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Historically, kratom has been used in traditional medicines by brewing it in teas or chewing the leaves.
—Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Some may be more liquid, while others really require chewing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
In other words, the chin contributes negligibly to resisting chewing forces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
An electric blanket is not a good choice for pets due to chewing that can lead to overheating or shocks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
This can look like taking a moment to take in what your food looks and smells like, and chewing your food slowly, noticing the taste and texture – like a wine-tasting experience but with your meal.
—Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
In the clip, the dog sits on the couch, chewing on a heated skiing glove powered by a lithium-ion battery.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
He could be seen eating seaweed in the kitchen of the Dead’s famous house in the neighborhood, chewing incredibly slowly.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Historically, kratom has been used in traditional medicines by brewing it in teas or chewing the leaves.
—Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Some may be more liquid, while others really require chewing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
In other words, the chin contributes negligibly to resisting chewing forces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
An electric blanket is not a good choice for pets due to chewing that can lead to overheating or shocks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
This can look like taking a moment to take in what your food looks and smells like, and chewing your food slowly, noticing the taste and texture – like a wine-tasting experience but with your meal.
—Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
In the clip, the dog sits on the couch, chewing on a heated skiing glove powered by a lithium-ion battery.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
He could be seen eating seaweed in the kitchen of the Dead’s famous house in the neighborhood, chewing incredibly slowly.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewing
Verb
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Eric Richins reportedly broke out in hives and struggled to breathe after eating the sandwich, used his son’s EpiPen and took Benadryl before falling asleep for hours.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Support yourself with a cozy ritual after handling your responsibilities, like eating your favorite food while ensconced in your coziest blanket.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Our fellow guests were all seated at garden tables, nibbling sandwiches cut into little triangles and sipping from fancy teacups.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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This is an inexpensive and simple way to deter nibbling animals.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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One not-to-miss experience would be watching a film in one of the three cinema rooms while munching on Denis Lovatel's pizza and sipping one of the amazing labels from Hugo's cellar.—
Maddalena Fossati,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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But any good bash kicks off with a good drink, in a cocktail hour here where the varied roster of names mingled in an ancillary room at the swank Beverly Hilton, munching on lobster salad and sliders.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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Osteoporosis can also be caused by certain unhealthy habits, such as being sedentary, consuming excessive alcohol and using tobacco.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Because of its lingering ripening period, some gardeners wait until the fruit drops before consuming it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Chewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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