chewed; chewing; chews
1
: to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth : masticate
2
: to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing
—usually used with up
chewing up profits
: to chew something
specifically
: to chew tobacco
Examples of chew in a Sentence
Verb
We were taught to chew our food thoroughly before swallowing.
He chews with his mouth open.
You're not allowed to chew gum in class.
A mouse chewed through the cord.
The dog chewed a hole in the rug.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The Broncos defense played with their food, chewed it up and spit it out in Week 1 against the Titans.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
These include powders, capsules, gummies, chews, and liquid extracts.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In fact, prior research has shown that chewing green leafy and cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, apples, and citrus fruit — all key parts of the Mediterranean diet — can promote healthy teeth and gums.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The Broncos defense played with their food, chewed it up and spit it out in Week 1 against the Titans.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
With pale, irregular surfaces dotted with black bits of char, the homely slabs aren’t much to look at, but the first bite packs a big smoky punch that only grows with each subsequent chew.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
These include powders, capsules, gummies, chews, and liquid extracts.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chew. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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