CHIRKS (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

chirks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of chirk (up)

as in inspires

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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That dish inspires Grillbird’s glossy house sauce, sweetened just enough with pineapple juice and ketchup.

— Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
The result is a near-perfect partner, who is doting and honest, and drives the villagers mad with envy — and inspires some nefarious actions from the likes of Elizabeth Debicki’s character, the tailor’s wife.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

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Earlier this month, at least eight states sued OpenAI, with Iowa’s lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT gives dangerous medical advice, encourages paranoia and coaches people to hurt others or kill themselves.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
The constraint of the task encourages a deeper looking, and gives us, part of a society suspicious of aimless activity, an excuse to mess around and explore a strange world.

— Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

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