- present participle of chew.
chewing
Example Sentences
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What may look like a fossil human tooth-picking groove could just as easily be the by-product of everyday chewing.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Thus began my hunt for signs of Choc-O’s afterlife, including visits to retro candy stores stocking hard-to-find Bonomo Turkish Taffy, Zagnut bars and Beemans chewing gum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Skeletor is all pixels with a clattering jaw perfect for chewing the scenery.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Still chewing on my “what the hell do I do with myself now” strategy, a healing opportunity presented itself.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Even thought of chewing with my mouth open and letting all the mashed up food fall back onto my plate.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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