CHEWING ON Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

chewing on

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present participle of chew on

as in contemplating

to give serious and careful thought to She took some time to chew on his suggestions.

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That distinction means the emissions trend cannot be explained only by looking at power plants and transportation.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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