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
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Old reliable for this Dodgers ball club under so much pressure to repeat as World Series champs.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, there are few -- if any teams -- in the league with a better roster from top to bottom than the reigning champs.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Brand Ambassadors and Campaigns Further strengthening its connection with sports, Golden Goose expanded its pool of brand ambassadors by signing tennis champs Jasmine Paolini and Zizou Bergs, and padel aces Marta Ortega and Juan Lebrón.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
An underrated highlight is a first look at the gold tag on the back collar of Oklahoma City’s uniforms that will be worn this season as reigning champs.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The two men charged with making their pedigreed programs champs again.
—Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
A slow start for the champs After a 90-minute lightning delay, North Crowley (1-0) got off to a sluggish start with three punts and two interceptions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
The lucky few have received boxes containing paper invitations and footballs autographed in gold pen by the two Super Bowl champs.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
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The reigning Super Bowl champs better hope that’s the dumbest thing that one of their players does this season.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Old reliable for this Dodgers ball club under so much pressure to repeat as World Series champs.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, there are few -- if any teams -- in the league with a better roster from top to bottom than the reigning champs.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Brand Ambassadors and Campaigns Further strengthening its connection with sports, Golden Goose expanded its pool of brand ambassadors by signing tennis champs Jasmine Paolini and Zizou Bergs, and padel aces Marta Ortega and Juan Lebrón.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
An underrated highlight is a first look at the gold tag on the back collar of Oklahoma City’s uniforms that will be worn this season as reigning champs.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The two men charged with making their pedigreed programs champs again.
—Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
A slow start for the champs After a 90-minute lightning delay, North Crowley (1-0) got off to a sluggish start with three punts and two interceptions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
The lucky few have received boxes containing paper invitations and footballs autographed in gold pen by the two Super Bowl champs.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for champs
Noun
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The Women’s Super League (WSL) returns this week with reigning champions Chelsea hosting Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Friday to kick off the 2025-26 season.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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These two Tequila and Mezcal champions, rated the world’s best, were both awarded 2025 Spirit Trophies by the International Wines & Spirit Competition.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Champs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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