CHEWING OVER Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

chewing over

verb

present participle of chew over

as in pondering

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 chewing over But the question seems to be the health of the market, where stocks are near highs, but investors are still chewing over where the economy is headed. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Cuomo spends a lot of the album chewing over a middle-aged indecisiveness that mirrors the journey of his fans, adding a drolly poignant tinge to a warmly familiar sound. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 Congress is chewing over a proposal to create a federal framework for AI regulation. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 4 June 2026

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Newsom, who is pondering a 2028 presidential campaign, and the two men vying to replace him — Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton — oppose it.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
In the stands, fans murmured beneath their breath, wondering what new math the Kiffin’s successor could be pondering.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of pondering

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The city is contemplating a slate of public incentives estimated to total around $185 million.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Statements from Ethiopian officials contemplating the acquisition of the Eritrean port of Assab by force have caused alarm in the Eritrean capital of Asmara.

— Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemplating

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Justices Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing that allowing the case to move forward prevents the lower court from considering Pike’s allegations from her childhood.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of considering

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This Paradise Valley estate is designed for entertaining on a decidedly large scale.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Football is putting itself in a bit of jeopardy, allowing people to experience it without caring, entertaining the fantasy and gambling and the social aspect.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertaining

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Kedia wasn’t surprised by the unanimous interest rate decision because the FOMC had been debating higher interest rates for months.

— Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
While the two candidates were technically debating each other, the most prominent name onstage wasn’t there and isn’t on the ballot.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of debating

Verb

By studying what happens when these energetic particles collide with target materials, scientists can investigate the shapes and sizes of atomic nuclei.

— Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
While making Sunrise on the Reaping in Spain, Zada and costar Mckenna Grace burned through the night rewatching the original Hunger Games films, studying every line and gesture.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of studying

Verb

Videos first obtained by ABC News showed that Cornell investigators in the following days began questioning witnesses about a potential coverup by the fraternity brothers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
There was angst among fans about Suamataia being held from the game, followed by blowback for questioning coach Andy Reid’s decision.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of questioning

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The city’s zoning administrator is now weighing whether to revoke the operator’s permit.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Beyond apprenticeships, the mayor’s childcare office is weighing opportunities for assistant teachers to become lead teachers, and partnerships with CUNY and other higher education institutions on more traditional models.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of weighing

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chewing the fat

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