chewing over

verb

Definition of chewing overnext
present participle of chew over
as in pondering
to give serious and careful thought to yet another senator chewing over the idea of running for president

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  1. pondering
  2. contemplating
  3. considering
  4. entertaining
  5. questioning
  6. weighing
  7. exploring
Verb
  • With the MasterChef Christmas specials featuring Wallace now no longer airing following sustained pressure, BBC bosses will be pondering what to do next.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
  • All of which, with this week’s verdict, may see Blumhouse and Netflix pondering a follow-up film to Our Father, or not.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of pondering
Verb
  • By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • Among those whom Dickson called when considering Posen was Domenico De Sole, the chairman of Tom Ford International, who had underwritten, along with Ford, Posen’s second runway show in 2002.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of entertaining
Verb
  • When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
Verb
  • Teams weighing the value of an exemplary playoff track record and leadership qualities also had to reconcile his age and injury history.
    Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighing
Verb
  • With ‘quiet quitting’ reaching new levels, businesses are exploring ways to reverse this trend.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Designed in Barcelona, these quick-dry shoes will take you from a day of exploring the coast to a smart dinner on shore.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of exploring
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Thesaurus Entries Near chewing over

chewing out

chewing over

chewing the fat

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