chewed; chewing; chews
1
: to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth : masticate
2
: to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing
—usually used with up
chewing up profits
: to chew something
specifically
: to chew tobacco
Synonyms
Examples of chew in a Sentence
Verb
We were taught to chew our food thoroughly before swallowing.
He chews with his mouth open.
You're not allowed to chew gum in class.
A mouse chewed through the cord.
The dog chewed a hole in the rug.
Recent Examples on the Web
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
Thus begins a blur of chewing and swallowing with a physicality that’s half-shark, half-snake.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 July 2024
Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Even better is that the Prince of Peace brand is made without artificial flavors, additives, and colors and its chews are gluten-free.
—Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
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Verb
Daily actions like chewing, talking, and having confidence in social settings may be affected by periodontitis.4
How to Prevent and Manage Periodontitis
Periodontitis can be preventable, and it can be managed once it has been diagnosed.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
Thus begins a blur of chewing and swallowing with a physicality that’s half-shark, half-snake.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 July 2024
Noun
Things get even more gruesome as Scooby-Doo chews on the face, Shaggy loses an arm and Velma is beheaded.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Even better is that the Prince of Peace brand is made without artificial flavors, additives, and colors and its chews are gluten-free.
—Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chew. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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