as in masticated
to crush or grind with the teeth
please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke
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Modest renovations accomplished that goal — the space pulses with history and nostalgia as old photos hint at how, decades ago, neighbors ate and drank shoulder to shoulder here.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025 -
In testing, 75% of users ate a greater variety of plants than before using the app.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As guests sipped champagne and nibbled on delicate confections, the evening unfolded in relaxed elegance.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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And in the tearoom, customers sipped homemade soups and nibbled fresh sandwiches and salads.—
Teri Sforza,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of foods in the produce aisle that taste great and offer health benefits when consumed raw, from apples and blueberries to carrots and bell peppers.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The inferno has consumed homes in the ritzy area, including those belonging to celebrities.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Chewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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