as in peeping
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird
the sparrows were chirping up a storm in the backyard
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Recent Examples of chirping
This is something understandably frustrated fans have been chirping about for years.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
No noise except the beautiful sound of birds [chirping].
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Doncic and Bitadze started chirping at one another while Luka was shooting.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Match the chirping birds and cheerier moods with a fun, fresh manicure.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Their exasperation with the officiating left the hosts chirping more at the officials than their rivals.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
The host handed me a blindfold and Bose noise-canceling headphones, playing the hypnotic sounds of a space drum with birds chirping in the distance.
—Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Frogs chirping in spring indicate that water temperatures are warm enough for eggs, while air temperatures influence caterpillar hatching and activity.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
No noise except the beautiful sound of birds [chirping].
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Doncic and Bitadze started chirping at one another while Luka was shooting.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Match the chirping birds and cheerier moods with a fun, fresh manicure.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Their exasperation with the officiating left the hosts chirping more at the officials than their rivals.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
The host handed me a blindfold and Bose noise-canceling headphones, playing the hypnotic sounds of a space drum with birds chirping in the distance.
—Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Frogs chirping in spring indicate that water temperatures are warm enough for eggs, while air temperatures influence caterpillar hatching and activity.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirping
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Early fall is another prime time to visit because of the stunning leaf peeping opportunities as the colors change.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Austin police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of stalking and peeping into windows in a series of incidents across the city, authorities said Monday.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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There are fewer song sparrows cheeping amid the shrubs and grasses.—
Sarah Kaplan,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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The group set out in the park to investigate chittering sounds that turned out to be a couple of white-breasted nut hatches.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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The president is tweeting about his genocidal fantasies in Iran.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, Barr was essentially canceled after tweeting a racist remark about Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Against a palette of softly glitching synth, Zelda flute, and twittering mechanical birds, the song circles feelings of uncertainty about commitment, sacrifice, and choosing one’s true path.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is the shelter’s busiest season, making for the film’s most vibrant, chattering section, and Hélène adapts well to the rhythm and volume of whatever company rolls in, while occasionally retreating to the woods for some respite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Sounds of loud trilling shouts after silent hunts, and singing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The blast furnace of volcanoes has fallen silent, replaced by birdsong trilling from the branches and echoing through a garden of exotic stone.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Chirping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirping. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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