as in champion
the person who comes in first in a competition
the wrestling champ
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as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
kept champing a cigar as he barked out orders
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Recent Examples of champ
Greg Cote
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
But with a dethroning of the champs, Texas Tech can vindicate its struggle and validate its huge NIL push.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Netflix was second with four wins including two for Love on the Spectrum, which was the only other multiple champ, following up last year’s victories for Best Unstructured Series and Best Relationship Show.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 June 2026
His teammate Lewis Hamilton is only three points behind the Monegasque, and given his recent second place in Canada and strong form, the seven-time champ will likely be putting a lot of pressure on Leclerc to deliver.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 June 2026
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Messi and Argentina must not be counted out from becoming the first back-to-back champ since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62.
—Greg Cote
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
But with a dethroning of the champs, Texas Tech can vindicate its struggle and validate its huge NIL push.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Netflix was second with four wins including two for Love on the Spectrum, which was the only other multiple champ, following up last year’s victories for Best Unstructured Series and Best Relationship Show.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 June 2026
His teammate Lewis Hamilton is only three points behind the Monegasque, and given his recent second place in Canada and strong form, the seven-time champ will likely be putting a lot of pressure on Leclerc to deliver.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for champ
Noun
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Season 42 continues on Monday with Peter Mcferrin returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The tension inside Chase Center was thick enough to chew.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Why Crocodiles Perform The ‘Death Roll’ Crocodiles cannot chew food in the same way mammals do.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Guests are invited to partake in the tradition of stomping grapes with their bare feet to get the juice out for creating wine.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The emphasis on winning to keep kids signed up and continue making money has stomped creativity out of American players, who are encouraged to play safely to ensure results instead of developing a players’ feel for the game.—
Andy Yamashita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The pair’s snow boots tramped the nearly week-old Kansas City snow, two candles clutched in their small hands.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2026
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Imagine The Goonies with a half dozen adults tramping through the caves.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Champ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champ. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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