chew on

verb

chewed on; chewing on; chews on
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transitive verb

: to think about : ponder
chewing on the new developments

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Depending on the size and temperament of the dog, other potential places to walk a dog indoors include dog-friendly hotels or shoe stores — though not for dogs who love to chew on shoes. — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Drinking water while wearing MouthPad is fine, but eating or chewing on the device can damage it and void the warranty. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026 If a cat learns that chewing on a cord or a shoe gets a reaction from its owner, the behavior can become reinforced. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Cats chewing on the wrong things can end in emergency surgery. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chew on

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