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chewing



NOUN
mastication
Synonyms


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"Getting rid of chewing gum, getting rid of grotty looking bins, getting rid of graffiti, the things that are unsightly that none of us want to see," he said.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

And after several weeks of 90-degree days, I had become devoted to grating tomatoes, an activity especially suited to weather in which chewing can seem like an unreasonable demand.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Researchers at King's College London have uncovered an unexpected connection between chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables and a temporary reduction in blood pressure.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

Our ancestors had larger jaws, suited to tougher diets that required heavy chewing.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

Old Johnny Mercer was chewing up the earth with a backhoe.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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