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chewing



NOUN
mastication
Synonyms


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Despite studying species with extremely tough diets and powerful chewing forces, not a single primate showed the wedge-shaped defects so commonly seen in modern dental clinics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 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

Skeletor is all pixels with a clattering jaw perfect for chewing the scenery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

I slowed my chewing, my heart suddenly thudding.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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