chew on

verb

chewed on; chewing on; chews on
Synonyms of chew onnext

transitive verb

: to think about : ponder
chewing on the new developments

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Rosario chewed on his empanada. — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 Pet lovers should be extra careful not to let their furry friends chew on this plant. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026 Has Greta eaten or chewed on anything naughty? — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Still, the plot moves in such a way that Cola’s success on each leg of her mission begets a new interesting piece of the past or present for the viewer to chew on. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chew on

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“Chew on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chew%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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