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chewing



NOUN
mastication
Synonyms


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Oral health problems, including tooth loss, gum disease and poorly fitting dentures, can also make chewing difficult and reduce dietary variety.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 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

Still chewing on my “what the hell do I do with myself now” strategy, a healing opportunity presented itself.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Flames spread up steep slopes, chewing through island chaparral, along with some grass and brush, said Mike Theune, fire information officer assigned to the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

We took turns chewing chunks into small balls.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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