1
as in sipping
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
try not to swallow the toothpaste
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2
as in suppressing
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
swallowed his pride and asked for help
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as in believing
to regard as right or true
my little niece swallows everything I tell her
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Recent Examples of swallowing
Almost fittingly, when Shula died at age 90 on May 20, 2020, Covid had just started to rage, the budding pandemic swallowing everything.
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Greg Cote
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
His older son has an immune disease called eosinophilic esophagitis, where white blood cells gather in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and breathing.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
With 200 tablets per bottle, this is a good choice for anyone who usually has trouble swallowing pills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In severe cases, this irritation can lead to small tears in the esophageal lining, which may cause pain when swallowing, chest pain, or bleeding.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Avoid swallowing water while swimming.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Acid reflux, which is when stomach acid gets into the esophagus, causes symptoms like a sore throat and trouble swallowing, Cleveland Clinic says.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The notion of the swaggering state swallowing a chunk of its resistant neighbor is completely far-fetched.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
When not swallowing condoms of cocaine, Rue camps on the couch of nerdy Lexi (Maude Apatow), who, like the resilient Maddy (Alexa Demie), found an assistant job in Hollywood.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Greg Cote
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
His older son has an immune disease called eosinophilic esophagitis, where white blood cells gather in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and breathing.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
With 200 tablets per bottle, this is a good choice for anyone who usually has trouble swallowing pills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In severe cases, this irritation can lead to small tears in the esophageal lining, which may cause pain when swallowing, chest pain, or bleeding.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Avoid swallowing water while swimming.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Acid reflux, which is when stomach acid gets into the esophagus, causes symptoms like a sore throat and trouble swallowing, Cleveland Clinic says.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The notion of the swaggering state swallowing a chunk of its resistant neighbor is completely far-fetched.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
When not swallowing condoms of cocaine, Rue camps on the couch of nerdy Lexi (Maude Apatow), who, like the resilient Maddy (Alexa Demie), found an assistant job in Hollywood.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Because the hotel sits right at the heart of La Jolla’s center of gravity, locals can always be counted on for brunch in The Mediterranean room on weekends or sipping cocktails at La Sala or The Whalers Bar on a Friday or Saturday night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Traore mimics sipping tea out of a tea-cup after TDs in honor of his England roots.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The drug has already taught the field that powerfully suppressing this key cancer driver actually works.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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By suppressing appetite, the body can direct more energy toward the immune response.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Caring about future generations means believing that people who will live decades or centuries from now deserve ethical consideration.—
Stylianos Syropoulos,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Like the narrator in the song who’s become bored with his attractive partner, Presley spent several years believing that his relationship with music had lost its spark.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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One such case involved a man in Texas who had the gene associated with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, a condition that causes severe intellectual disability and self-harm—chewing one’s fingers and lips, head-bashing, eye-poking.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Then, brush the inside surface and the chewing surface of your teeth.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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While some can be overbearingly hot, the hammam here is kept at the perfect temperature with just the right amount of steam, never stifling or claustrophobic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rudy Gobert followed his inspired Game 2 effort against Nikola Jokic by stifling the three-time MVP again on an ugly 7-for-26 shooting night, and the Timberwolves established a postseason franchise record by allowing the Nuggets just 11 points in the tone-setting first quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020 due to media intrusion and racist coverage, eventually taking residence in Canada and, later, California, with their two children – Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Brown said Atlanta was taking away the Knicks’ spray game, which made the answer simpler.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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As a whole, Gen Z is drinking less than previous generations.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Other ways to keep your blood sugar in check include walking after meals, drinking more water, and practicing strength training.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Seizing Opportunity for Operational Success Rather than accepting the state of the industry, Kamboj recognized an opportunity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just after accepting a third-option role behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, James was thrust back into the top spot when the star guards were injured April 2.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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