chew
verb (used with object)
to crush or grind with the teeth; masticate.
Example Sentences
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They take Indie out of the house to alleviate some of his stress—and to save their shoes, which he chews when he’s afraid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Huge front teeth bite down on the cane, and the creature chews.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
The Crucible and all that it entails chews up players, scars them.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 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
Sometimes he picks a piece of grass and sticks it in his mouth and chews on it thoughtfully as he looks at me.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
