as in cowards
a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger
a staunch hawk during the drumbeat for war, he proved to be a chicken when it came to actually fighting it
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Recent Examples of chickens
He was loaded with schoolmates into a truck once used to haul chickens and was left in the summer heat before spending three nights in an overcrowded jail cell without a bed.
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ABC News, 2 May 2026
From feeding chickens at a Harlem farm to cracking jokes about the Boston Tea Party during the White House state dinner, the monarch, alongside his wife Queen Camilla, delivered a steady stream of viral moments that showed a lighter, more personal side of the royals.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Charles helped some of the kids feed chickens during the visit.
—Staff Author Updated, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The chickens require a wood-burning oven, but the permitting process to install the one Loli and Vincenzi procured from Italy proved too difficult at the restaurant.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Agriculture science teacher Katie McMahon oversees 59 students plus alpacas, cows, ducks, goats, chickens and horses.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Hot rotisserie chickens, which typically cost $5-$9 for a whole chicken, are often significantly cheaper than cold ones.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
No wonder wise chickens withdraw to the coop without prompting at cockshut.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 2 May 2026
From feeding chickens at a Harlem farm to cracking jokes about the Boston Tea Party during the White House state dinner, the monarch, alongside his wife Queen Camilla, delivered a steady stream of viral moments that showed a lighter, more personal side of the royals.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Charles helped some of the kids feed chickens during the visit.
—Staff Author Updated, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The chickens require a wood-burning oven, but the permitting process to install the one Loli and Vincenzi procured from Italy proved too difficult at the restaurant.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Agriculture science teacher Katie McMahon oversees 59 students plus alpacas, cows, ducks, goats, chickens and horses.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Hot rotisserie chickens, which typically cost $5-$9 for a whole chicken, are often significantly cheaper than cold ones.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
No wonder wise chickens withdraw to the coop without prompting at cockshut.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chickens
cowards
Noun
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Parties aside, the majority of our legislators are cowards.—
Sam Meas,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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And Trump calls ’em almost like cowards.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Chickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chickens. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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