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  • present participle of chew.

chewing



NOUN
mastication
Synonyms


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But they bought more chewing gum, mouthwash and hair dyes - products that counter common GLP-1 side effects like thinning hair and bad breath.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

That means looking at appetite, weight change, chewing or swallowing problems, dietary variety, medical conditions, medication use and whether someone has enough support to shop, cook and eat well.

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

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

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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