chew
verb (used with object)
to crush or grind with the teeth; masticate.
chewing
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present participleof chew.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion has arrived from Green Bay to make the offense slightly more stirring than a capybara gently chewing on grass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Beware of lilies, which are toxic to cats; even chewing the leaves or licking pollen off their fur while grooming can be fatal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Getting rid of chewing gum, getting rid of grotty looking bins, getting rid of graffiti, the things that are unsightly that none of us want to see," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
It has enough backbone for the journey without requiring the determined chewing that makes lunch feel like a mandibular endurance event.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
I glance back at Jonah, who’s leaning forward in his seat, chewing on his bottom lip.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
