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
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.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Help your gut out by chewing your food properly, especially raw vegetables, which take a bit more effort for our bodies to digest.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
Chill out soft chews 4-pack: $67.80 (PetPlate) When your dog needs a little help relaxing, give them a chill out soft chew.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Young dogs and puppies are especially notorious for their curiosity and tendency to chew on anything in sight.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Help your gut out by chewing your food properly, especially raw vegetables, which take a bit more effort for our bodies to digest.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
The baked brownies were soft with the perfect amount of chew.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
Chill out soft chews 4-pack: $67.80 (PetPlate) When your dog needs a little help relaxing, give them a chill out soft chew.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chew. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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