chew
verb (used with object)
to crush or grind with the teeth; masticate.
Example Sentences
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Huge front teeth bite down on the cane, and the creature chews.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
At 94, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner chews the scenery in a Raisin Bran ad that leans into fiber jokes, introducing himself as a character named "Will Shat."
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
Wearing a cowboy hat and bow tie, Rogers chews his gum.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2025
"We're struggling to get her to school, she doesn't like going to school, it's full on school refusal. Noise is a big problem for her, she chews everything, she doesn't cope in crowds."
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
The way she chews with her mouth the slightest bit open.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
