chirking (up)

present participle of chirk (up)

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Verb
  • The new searchable databases work against those calls, encouraging Germans to look more closely at their own families’ association with Nazism and prompting fresh reflections on how ordinary citizens came to normalize extremism.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • Passionate Mars in your 11th House of Friends sextiles Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, encouraging brave outreach that feels warm and realistic.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • As leaders, our role is to invest the lessons of the past into what will be, inspiring history-minded citizens everywhere.
    Stewart McLaurin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Just having around a 13-year former MLB pitcher should be inspiring to players next season.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
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
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“Chirking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirking%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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