1
as in sipped
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
try not to swallow the toothpaste
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in stifled
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
swallowed his pride and asked for help
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in believed
to regard as right or true
my little niece swallows everything I tell her
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of swallowed
Early in the season, Johnson would have rather swallowed a Fiesta cascarone whole than play both of his inexperienced rookies at the same time.
—
Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
Near the lake that has swallowed Van Buren, someone has constructed an outlet called Heirloom Traditions Company Store.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Death has been swallowed up in victory.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
When officials noticed, the person crumpled the page and, in front of everyone, swallowed it.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The eaglet, known as USS11, swallowed a fishing hook, line and lure while being fed by a parent.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The surgery was performed less than 12 hours after the eaglet swallowed the hook.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In the time he was gone, his daughter nearly drowned and his son swallowed an unknown amount of pool water while trying to get her out of the water, paramedics told police in the arrest report.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
And the crocodile that swallowed one of his microphones.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
Near the lake that has swallowed Van Buren, someone has constructed an outlet called Heirloom Traditions Company Store.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Death has been swallowed up in victory.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
When officials noticed, the person crumpled the page and, in front of everyone, swallowed it.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The eaglet, known as USS11, swallowed a fishing hook, line and lure while being fed by a parent.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The surgery was performed less than 12 hours after the eaglet swallowed the hook.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In the time he was gone, his daughter nearly drowned and his son swallowed an unknown amount of pool water while trying to get her out of the water, paramedics told police in the arrest report.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
And the crocodile that swallowed one of his microphones.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowed
Verb
-
The Yankees assistant hitting coach, promoted to Aaron Boone’s staff over the offseason, sipped on Atelier del Maestro Tequilero Extra Añejo.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Meager meals washed down with cloudy water sipped from moldy cups.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Loons’ defense stifled Dallas striker Petar Musa, who came into the game leading MLS with nine goals this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
-
While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Sixers’ Nick Nurse is widely believed to be under pressure too, meaning Sunday’s loss to Boston, which put them in a 3-1 hole, qualifies as a step in the wrong direction.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
-
He is believed to have acted alone and is set to face criminal charges on Monday.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
War chewed him up, and trauma makes a hack job of memory.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Arugula contains glucosinolates, which break down into compounds called isothiocyanates when chewed.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The 2021 army takeover triggered massive public resistance that was brutally suppressed, triggering a bloody civil war that has killed thousands of people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
-
The market value of media and entertainment stocks remains suppressed, however, amid intensifying competition from tech and streaming companies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The lieutenant who handled his Skelly conference wrote that Webster accepted full responsibility for his actions and apologized.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Earlier this month, the city of Aurora accepted a grant from the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on behalf of Mutual Ground to make needed renovations.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
O’Sullivan shared dinners with the family, drank with the man’s parents, and would pray with and counsel them, Baillie said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
-
O’Keefe family members had between the two criminal trials filed a civil suit against Read and two bars where Read and O’Keefe had drank the night ahead of his death.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Chaminade took an 11-10 lead in the top of the ninth on an RBI single by Siena Greenlinger.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
-
Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, Carr posted a riposte to a commenter on X who took aim at the FCC chief.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
