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
Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Let it be known, for those who wondered if the Cougars are just out here punching lockers and chewing raw meat to prep for games, that Houston basketball does care about analytics.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The orecchiette is al dente and has a nice chew to it, while its scoop-like shape holds up the sauce and bits of sausage.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Stump grinders are large, specialized equipment with rotating teeth that chew the stump to below ground level.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Let it be known, for those who wondered if the Cougars are just out here punching lockers and chewing raw meat to prep for games, that Houston basketball does care about analytics.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Tiny quick-cooking oats offer a delicate chew in batter that comes together fast enough for weekday mornings.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The orecchiette is al dente and has a nice chew to it, while its scoop-like shape holds up the sauce and bits of sausage.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 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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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
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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One of those was becoming more efficient at shooting threes off the dribble.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even if Murray wasn’t the one who scored, his ability to penetrate off the dribble created the easy and uncontested looks that weren’t available in the first half.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Khalifa was feeling the puppy love during his interview with Buzzfeed Celeb as he was peppered with questions about his career while the dogs nibbled on his Nike laces and icy chain.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Goats explore by nibbling and chewing—keep electric cables and other fixtures out of reach.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 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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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
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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
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 28 Apr. 2025.
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