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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3
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
Kids older than one year can be given honey to help neutralize the damage, but swallowing a button battery is a life-threatening emergency for which parents should immediately seek medical care.
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include general weakness, muscle weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal tension, constipation, trouble with speaking or swallowing and difficulty in breathing.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Similarly, applying a wellness patch is painless in comparison to swallowing a handful of pills.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
With Saturday's flurry of moves, do the Mariners have to consider swallowing their pride and coughing up their ace?
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax, making swallowing solids or liquids impossible.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Have a neuromuscular disorder such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), muscular dystrophy, or myasthenia gravis (MG), as these individuals may be at a higher risk of side effects like muscle weakness, double vision, difficulty swallowing, and eyelid drooping.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
This inflammation usually comes with other symptoms including trouble swallowing, difficulty breathing, keeping their mouth open, nasal discharge, cough, bad breath, and lethargic behavior.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Have pre-existing difficulties with swallowing or breathing, as these individuals may be more susceptible to weakening of muscles around the neck or throat, which can worsen swallowing and breathing issues.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include general weakness, muscle weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal tension, constipation, trouble with speaking or swallowing and difficulty in breathing.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Similarly, applying a wellness patch is painless in comparison to swallowing a handful of pills.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
With Saturday's flurry of moves, do the Mariners have to consider swallowing their pride and coughing up their ace?
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax, making swallowing solids or liquids impossible.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Have a neuromuscular disorder such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), muscular dystrophy, or myasthenia gravis (MG), as these individuals may be at a higher risk of side effects like muscle weakness, double vision, difficulty swallowing, and eyelid drooping.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
This inflammation usually comes with other symptoms including trouble swallowing, difficulty breathing, keeping their mouth open, nasal discharge, cough, bad breath, and lethargic behavior.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Have pre-existing difficulties with swallowing or breathing, as these individuals may be more susceptible to weakening of muscles around the neck or throat, which can worsen swallowing and breathing issues.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallowing
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Instead of suppressing your emotions, practice emotional validation—acknowledge and accept your feelings without judgment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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His approach promises a more collaborative regulatory framework, fostering innovation rather than suppressing it.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Economists are warning that the risk of a recession is rising nationally — one believing the chances are now as high as 70% in the next 12 months — with Connecticut all but certain to get caught up in any downturn.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Writers report keeping first drafts entirely AI-free, believing this preserves their unique voice and creative thinking abilities.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, a lack of autonomy growing up can strongly trigger the need for independence and reinforce negative attitudes about how future relationships may continue to be stifling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The core of their legal challenge revolves around claims that the charter agreement breaches antitrust laws by stifling competition.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Other home remedies are drinking hot tea with honey and lemon and breathing in steam from a hot shower.—
Amelia MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many were drinking alcohol from coolers at the home, the release said.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Brunson has kept her relationship quiet, confirming it in her speech accepting the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award at the 2022 Emmys, per PEOPLE.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Countries accepting the phones included China and the United Arab Emirates, according to federal court filings in the Eastern District of Texas.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The team looks to address that in the first round here, selecting space-eating defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The ketogenic diet – an eating plan that emphasizes fat and protein over carbs – has certainly had its fair share of pluses and minuses added to its balance sheet over the years.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2025
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, says the risk of mental health problems caused by ingesting mushrooms in a supervised clinical setting is low, but may be higher outside of a clinical setting.—
Kate Ruder | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Augustin was hospitalized after ingesting the rosary beads, and has since been booked in jail on multiple charges, including misdemeanor battery and criminal property damage.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Swallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallowing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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