1
as in chewing
to crush or grind with the teeth
kept champing a cigar as he barked out orders
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as in stomping
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure
watch the horses so they don't champ the flower beds
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Recent Examples of champing
Meanwhile, Nick said his older brother doesn’t appear to be champing at the bit to join the 49ers, or any team, this spring.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for champing
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Moths do not mean sod webworms are feedings; wait until chewing damage is noted to treat.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Avoiding carbonated drinks, eating smaller meals, and chewing food slowly can help reduce gas.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
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Shouting, slamming doors and feet stomping are some of the noises that concern many home bakers anxiously awaiting a baking cake.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As anyone who's come within a hundred miles of the city will tell you, Nashville is a live-music mecca, overflowing with boot-stomping, fiddle-playing entertainment.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 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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Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 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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“Champing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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