CHEW ON Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

chew on

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Definition of chew on

as in debate

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

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look at

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People are having to travel an hour just to get a sore throat looked at.

— Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
But then Dianna, as if sensing my discomfort, turned to look at me.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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