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as in kid
Southern & Midland
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a cute little chap
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Recent Examples of chap
The formula is enriched with a host of hydrating agents from hyaluronic acid to rosehip oil, which keeps lips soft, smooth, and chap-free.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
But no one was sporting assless chaps in our suite.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition to good boots and chainsaw chaps, this denim shirt has become an essential part of my wood-cutting uniform.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
But no one was sporting assless chaps in our suite.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition to good boots and chainsaw chaps, this denim shirt has become an essential part of my wood-cutting uniform.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chap
Noun
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although Reese is the favorite to be chosen second overall, Styles is a plug-and-play guy who could have more of an impact on a Jets defense that needs an influx of talent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose from a big assortment of polish, gift sets, treatments and polish for kids.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first generation of parents to have resorted, at least occasionally, to mollifying their children by putting digital screens in their hands has now seen those kids grow up.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The actual scene of the Denny’s Plan, in which Clark visits a famously gay Denny’s while on a work trip in Chicago to entice a fine young gentleman to meet up with Floyd as Tiger Tiger, is where Bateman really shines this week.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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There has been firm and widespread pushback at reports that there is a gentleman’s agreement that Tonali can leave, while Howe has spoken about their tight relationship.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Swalwells reported up to $38,000 a year in childcare expenses for their three children.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Eagles had in mind city-dwelling male breadwinners and excluded household and domestic work from their vision of who was among the deserving.—
Trevor Jackson,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Two groups — six females with two guides, and another group of three males with two guides — had decided to combine for the return to the trailhead at the Castle Peak Snowpark on Donner Summit, according to the report.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just an incredible dude all around.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Look, no one is buying this book because a so-so looking white dude who’s clearly neither young nor old, wrote this thing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Chap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chap. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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