swallows 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of swallow

swallows

2 of 2

noun

plural of swallow
as in gulps
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time drank the cool refreshing water in two swallows and held out her cup for more

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Recent Examples of swallows
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If a child swallows a button battery, experts recommend parents give them two teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes on their way to the hospital to coat the throat and reduce the risk of serious injury. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 If a child swallows a battery, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also warns against trying to induce vomiting, giving any medication, drinking milk or water or trying the Heimlich maneuver. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Besides honey, no other food or drink should be given after a child swallows a battery. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Less than a month into her second gig at a jewelry store, Joan impulsively swallows a handful of sparkling diamonds. Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallows
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  • Ancelotti believes his team need at least a centre-back and a right-back, with growing concern about Madrid’s full-backs.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Hebert believes Sanders’ ability to relate serves him well as a coach.
    Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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  • If Chicago eats about half the deal, the Dodgers could trade a pitcher like Bobby Miller to the Windy City to appease the Cubs and bring Suzuki to Los Angeles.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Sombrero ground lizards are a small reptile that primarily eats the eggs of ground-nesting birds, corn, and other plants.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The overwhelming majority of respondents to the CNBC CFO Council quarterly survey said their company neither holds bitcoin or any cryptocurrency, nor accepts either as a form of payment.
    Ian Thomas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024

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