chirked (up)

past tense of chirk (up)

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Verb
  • But, expecting parents who are soccer fans can draw inspiration from the beautiful game with a gorgeous baby name inspired by the sport’s past and present stars.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2026
  • And developers plan to call the green square in the heart of the area, inspired by the floor plan of the bathhouse complex, Thermenplein.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Making the leap to full-time guiding came after long hours and a pivotal conversation with his wife, his biggest supporter and accountability partner, who encouraged him to pursue life around his most consuming obsession.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
  • In the news release, the Sheriff’s Office encouraged the public to wear proper safety equipment and to wear personal floatation devices while on the water.
    Velvet Wu June 21, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026
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“Chirked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirked%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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