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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Without the complex swallowing mechanism found in mammals, feeding can require very different movements.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
In that sense, blindly swallowing AI’s positive hype can be as dangerous as its alleged existential risks.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
The question is whether a decline in overall sales is worth swallowing if it means selling a higher share of goods at full price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The condition can be painful and make swallowing difficult, and it can cause chest pain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
I threw them away from me, wiping my fingers on my skirt, clamping my lips over my mouth, swallowing hard.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
