swallow
verb (used with object)
to take into the stomach by drawing through the throat and esophagus with a voluntary muscular action, as food, drink, or other substances.
swallowing
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present participleof swallow.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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The dolphin arrived with "serious vision problems" and other health issues, it said, and "began having difficulties swallowing and respiratory problems" in the hours before she died.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
In that sense, blindly swallowing AI’s positive hype can be as dangerous as its alleged existential risks.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Hindbrain neurons also direct muscles in the face, tongue and throat that are important for speaking and swallowing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
The condition can be painful and make swallowing difficult, and it can cause chest pain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
“It’s over. De Bums are through. Back in Yankee territory, they got as much chance as a guppie swallowing a whale.”
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
