chirking (up)

verb

present participle of chirk (up)
as in encouraging
to fill with courage or strength of purpose presented her with an inspirational book to chirk her up during her prolonged hospitalization

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirking (up)
  1. encouraging
  2. inspiring
  3. bearing up
Verb
  • Your 5th House of Creativity and Play glows as Venus forms an effortless trine to Chiron in your sign, encouraging pleasure that supports personal healing.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • Compensation structures, leadership development opportunities and long-term incentives all play a role in encouraging stability.
    — Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
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  • All the most gasp-inspiring moments of visual awe — such as Moana soaring across the sea as a manta ray spirit swims underneath her — are just a little stronger, a little bolder and brighter, in their original art form.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • Ultimately, healthy CEOs lead more effectively, inspiring their teams and fostering robust organizations.
    — Nancy MacKay, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of inspiring
Verb
  • It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.
    — Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Definition of bearing up
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“Chirking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirking%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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