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
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Meanwhile, throngs of fans lined the streets for a glimpse of the NBA champs.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Soccer fans are wondering if the reigning champs will go back-to-back and if this will be the team captain’s final World Cup.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
In that same stretch, the two-time major champ leads all players in bogey avoidance and ranks in the top three in rounds in the 60s, greens in regulation and scoring average.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Meanwhile, throngs of fans lined the streets for a glimpse of the NBA champs.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Soccer fans are wondering if the reigning champs will go back-to-back and if this will be the team captain’s final World Cup.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
In that same stretch, the two-time major champ leads all players in bogey avoidance and ranks in the top three in rounds in the 60s, greens in regulation and scoring average.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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That changed on Monday, when Cape Verde and its 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became early darlings of the World Cup after holding European champion Spain, one of the tournament favorites, to a scoreless draw in their opening match.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Already playing in his third World Cup and a champion in 2018, Mbappé will play his 100th international game for France.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Slugs and snails are some of the peskiest garden visitors that can riddle plant leaves with ragged holes or chew tender crops like lettuce down to nubs overnight.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Now city officials are being asked to stomp the gas pedal on an ordinance that could speed the demise of some of downtown’s stateliest buildings — ones that help define its character, such as the old train station on Church Street, the Kress building and the Angebilt Hotel.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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On Monday night, a 39-year-old man wearing a Spurs jersey was stomped and punched after Game 3 while walking down West 47th Street, about 15 blocks from the arena.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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For the 10th anniversary of its Horizon rolling cases, which were made in collaboration with design star Marc Newson, the brand crafted a version in lightweight aluminum that’s stamped with its signature monogram.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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And part of what drives me for change is trying to stamp that thought out of my brain.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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