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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
As for the chap who’s got Mata and leighton Baines well some party that would be!
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The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The big picture: The chaps designed by Miss Rodeo Texas won the judges' award.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Because Eton is Eton, applications will continue to pour in, but the new chaps in tailcoats won’t necessarily be from the United Kingdom.
—airmail.news, 21 Sep. 2024
Beyoncé stunned in an all-white, studded bodysuit paired with chaps, red-bottom glittering silver boots—a combo that felt equal parts high fashion and Texan flair.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for chap
The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The big picture: The chaps designed by Miss Rodeo Texas won the judges' award.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Because Eton is Eton, applications will continue to pour in, but the new chaps in tailcoats won’t necessarily be from the United Kingdom.
—airmail.news, 21 Sep. 2024
Beyoncé stunned in an all-white, studded bodysuit paired with chaps, red-bottom glittering silver boots—a combo that felt equal parts high fashion and Texan flair.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chap
Noun
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This, again, is about getting the right guy for an important role.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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And that was done mostly wordlessly in a drugged stupor, so that was always going to be a challenge, not to just be the boring guy falling asleep.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And good luck not being moved by the sight of del Toro watching those kids play baseball at night.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Stalwarts like Magic and Pokemon have seen recent surges in popularity and profitability, thanks to not just new fans but ones who played these games as kids returning to the fold with more disposable income.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Any time would be a good time to put those two gentlemen on film and in the show.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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Thankfully, Seyfried was in the company of a true gentleman.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But her long-term plan is to work as a teacher or behavior consultant with elementary school children.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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In short, this it to be kept as far away from children as humanly possible.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the Chicopee Police Department, authorities at 12:30 a.m. Sunday received a 911 call reporting that a male was seen in the Connecticut River off of Walter Street.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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The videos, filmed between January 16 to 27, show at least two great arguses, a male and a female.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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First, cubs emerged earlier than the scientists expected, based on previous records.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Three cubs born of one female is exciting news for the park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2021.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Spencer takes one look at the contraband booze stockpiled in the backroom of the upscale establishment Maceo runs and realizes that the dude is in the Mob.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
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From his most memorable roles to the deeper cuts, dude was a legend.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Chap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chap. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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