chew over

verb

Definition of chew overnext
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to yet another senator chewing over the idea of running for president

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Recent Examples of chew over That’s been chewed over many times. — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025 That calls for precise communication between station chefs, who congregate nightly to chew over the next day’s dishes. — Kristin Tablang, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Jensen McRae is still chewing over something her therapist told her during their first session together. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025 Drivers get literal hours to stare at the bumper sticker on the car ahead and chew over their lives. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chew over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chew over
  1. contemplate
  2. ponder
  3. entertain
  4. debate
  5. consider
  6. study
  7. chew on
  8. question
Verb
  • The group’s predictions are nightmarish and agonizing to even contemplate.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As South Korea and Japan contemplate acquiring the bomb, the START treaty has expired, and China won't negotiate on arms control.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemplate
Verb
  • Though not outright as conceptual as its predecessors, La Nueva Violencia leaves room to ponder celebrity overexposure and the mind-warping effects of the content age.
    — Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the fast-casual restaurant chain's CEO and co-founder woke up pondering the country's ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ponder
Verb
  • The idea is one of extension, of continuing the thread of modernity, of constantly making new again and again—maintaining continuity against so many distractions, ignoring the jewelry-rattlers who want to be entertained in the fancy theatah.
    — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, vaulted ceilings and deep roof overhangs define the living spaces, while a vintage bar opens to the family room and the living and dining rooms provide ample space for entertaining.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertain
Verb
  • There are limited time and resources to debate and vote on proposals.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But now, the internet is debating the album, with some people accusing Blanco of cultural appropriation.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
Verb
  • Women considering enlistment are generally more likely to ask practical questions about pregnancy policies, hygiene and whether barracks were coed, recruiters and women currently serving explained.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At least two San Francisco home listings seen by CNN this spring said the sellers would consider accepting shares of OpenAI or Anthropic as payment.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • During his first two years as a starter, Santori was the apprentice who carefully studied the game and developed organically under the influence of his older peers.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the work establishes a controllable magnonic platform for studying synchronization and nonlinear magnetic dynamics.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of study
Verb
  • 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
  • Pet lovers should be extra careful not to let their furry friends chew on this plant.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Definition of chew on
Verb
  • Brown was taken to Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters for questioning.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Griffin, who has sharply criticized New York’s tax policies and business climate, had questioned his future commitments to the city.
    — Luisa Yanez August 17, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of question

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