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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But one foreign attendee voiced concerns, telling AFP in English: "I am really hoping Rwanda is not chewing what it cannot swallow."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
He claimed the footballer had called him "a cripple", which had upset him, and said he had thrown chewing gum on to the floor rather than at Semenyo.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
This meant chewing through a layer of rock tough enough to require gunpowder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Car radios were still uncommon, but one afternoon, the airborne commander spent 20 minutes chewing out a Sunday driver he saw weaving and dodging through a traffic jam in Queens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Beowulf added nothing further to these arguments, but pressed his lips together unhappily to prevent himself from chewing.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
