as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
loudly chomped on popcorn during the movie
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Texas might be expecting to make $100 million from 10 new suites inside Royal-Memorial Stadium next year, but an overzealous approach to this year’s floral financials might chew a chunk out of that windfall if Texas isn’t careful.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
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Chewables are the traditional form that quickly breaks down in saliva as children chew them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Chomp (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chomp%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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