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as in sips
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
try not to swallow the toothpaste
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2
as in stifles
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
swallowed his pride and asked for help
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3
as in believes
to regard as right or true
my little niece swallows everything I tell her
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Recent Examples of swallows
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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“Swallows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallows. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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