as in champions
the person who comes in first in a competition
the wrestling champ
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as in chews
to crush or grind with the teeth
kept champing a cigar as he barked out orders
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Recent Examples of champs
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Despite limited play time, Kirk has benefited from the strong voting base supporting the Blue Jays, the reigning American League champs, to get to second place with about 300,000 votes as of Monday’s update.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Though the Knicks won on game five in spectacular fashion over the weekend, ChatGPT originally pegged the Spurs as the 2026 NBA champs, declaring that San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama would help drag the series into game seven.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
Meanwhile, throngs of fans lined the streets for a glimpse of the NBA champs.
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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.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
This year's champs — who defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, June 13 — brought along their new hardware in the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in front of an audience full of Knicks fans and the team's president, Leon Rose.
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Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The All-American Xavier University commit had 45 goals, 18 assists, 24 ground balls and 88 draws won for the back-to-back 1A state champs.
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Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
That’s the admirable approach when the Super Bowl champs reside in the division.
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Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
The Hornets bring a resume to the MAC that includes a recent run of four straight seasons -- 2019-23 with 2020 cancelled due to the pandemic -- of making the playoff under Troy Taylor (2019 and 2021-22 as Big Sky champs) and Andy Thompson (2023).
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Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Despite limited play time, Kirk has benefited from the strong voting base supporting the Blue Jays, the reigning American League champs, to get to second place with about 300,000 votes as of Monday’s update.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Though the Knicks won on game five in spectacular fashion over the weekend, ChatGPT originally pegged the Spurs as the 2026 NBA champs, declaring that San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama would help drag the series into game seven.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
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
This year's champs — who defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, June 13 — brought along their new hardware in the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in front of an audience full of Knicks fans and the team's president, Leon Rose.
—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The All-American Xavier University commit had 45 goals, 18 assists, 24 ground balls and 88 draws won for the back-to-back 1A state champs.
—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
That’s the admirable approach when the Super Bowl champs reside in the division.
—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for champs
Noun
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In the hours before the parade, people anxiously awaited the arrival of their champions.
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But, apparently, two-time NBA champions get treated a bit differently in New York.
Verb
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Not going anywhere Mikey Anderson Anderson carries positive five-on-five play metrics across the board and chews important minutes for the Kings.
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For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.
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Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view.
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Set in the evening, the scene broods as an unknown figure, only identifiable by his terrible Lego haircut and furry boots, stomps toward the Stallion Saloon.
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The opening sequence, where McGuigan shamelessly apes Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes, is reasonably entertaining, and McAvoy masticates the scenery with a winking fervor that befits the project, but the whole thing is unforgivably half-baked.
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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.
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.
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“Champs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champs. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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