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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The only people who rival the New York superfans, who show up to support the blue and orange team at Madison Square Garden and on the road, are the wives and girlfriends of this year's Eastern Conference champs.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
By virtue of sweeping both the Cavs and the Philadelphia 76ers, the Eastern Conference champs haven’t laced up (for a game) in nine days; the Spurs ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s season just this past Saturday.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 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
One swept its way to the finals, the other played beat the defending champs in a seven-game series.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
The Spurs clinched their spot in the championship round after outlasting Oklahoma City, defeating the defending champs on the Thunder’s home floor in Game 7 on Saturday.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The Eastern League champs with an 11-1 record, the Warhawks’ only loss down the stretch came in the final league game against Christian on May 15.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The San Antonio Spurs went into Oklahoma City and knocked off the defending champs on their home court in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
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Thirteen different franchises have fielded a Finals team during that time, including seven different Western Conference champs in the last seven seasons.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The only people who rival the New York superfans, who show up to support the blue and orange team at Madison Square Garden and on the road, are the wives and girlfriends of this year's Eastern Conference champs.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
By virtue of sweeping both the Cavs and the Philadelphia 76ers, the Eastern Conference champs haven’t laced up (for a game) in nine days; the Spurs ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s season just this past Saturday.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 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
One swept its way to the finals, the other played beat the defending champs in a seven-game series.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
The Spurs clinched their spot in the championship round after outlasting Oklahoma City, defeating the defending champs on the Thunder’s home floor in Game 7 on Saturday.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The Eastern League champs with an 11-1 record, the Warhawks’ only loss down the stretch came in the final league game against Christian on May 15.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The San Antonio Spurs went into Oklahoma City and knocked off the defending champs on their home court in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for champs
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Her dad, Captain Jack (Edward James Olmos), the airline’s founder, is one of her only champions until Daniel shows up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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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.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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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.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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In the closing moments, Godzilla stomps his way to the Statue of Liberty, setting his sights on New York City.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2021
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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 Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Champs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champs. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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