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
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Remove the woody stems, which can be tough to chew, and cook the soft mushroom cap.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Unlike many chewable supplements, these iron chews are sugar-free.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
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Verb
Pet peeves: People sneezing around me and hearing people chew food.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Remove the woody stems, which can be tough to chew, and cook the soft mushroom cap.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Noun
Concurrently, the company, along with many others in the space, is playing around with sugar alternatives, most notably allulose, derived from fruits like figs, which is featured in its new Lemme Curb chew.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Unlike many chewable supplements, these iron chews are sugar-free.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chew. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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