- present participle of chew.
chewing
Example Sentences
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But it could also include kombucha, seaweed snacks, muesli and chewing gum, depending on their sugar content.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
In the post, Wouter was pictured wearing a dog cone, which is used to prevent pets from licking, chewing or scratching surgical sites or wounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
One parent said her son worked better when he was chewing gum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
It has enough backbone for the journey without requiring the determined chewing that makes lunch feel like a mandibular endurance event.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
The rules for the dead seemed as flexible as chewing gum in August.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
