chew
verb (used with object)
to crush or grind with the teeth; masticate.
chewed
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past participleof chew.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof chew.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
chewverb (used with object)to crush or grind with the teeth; masticate.
Example Sentences
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The setup, as a reader might be fearing, is the type that puts all the scenery in danger of being chewed beyond recognition and the words “tour de force” being tossed around with gleeful abandon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Wasp nests typically have rough walls made from chewed plant material and saliva.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026
Now, they say, that extra money will likely get chewed up by higher gas prices.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
"They're herbivores, so they feed on lots of different vegetation, so you'll often see piles of sticks with the bark chewed off."
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
I chewed and chomped and gnawed and nibbled.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
