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or chivvy
as in to bother
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
a boss with a reputation for chivying his workers about every little thing
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Recent Examples of chivy
Chelsea had chivied and harried and unnerved Real Madrid, the reigning European champion.
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Rory Smith, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2023
For smaller losses, says David Gluckman, Lumkani’s boss, policyholders often have to be chivvied into claiming.
—The Economist, 22 Aug. 2019
But radium was rare and costly, with tiny quantities hoarded and chivvied between nations for experiments.
—New York Times, 28 Aug. 2019
After becoming prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi chivvied bankers to open accounts for everyone.
—The Economist, 6 June 2019
Abloh had booked a club and chivvied the throng to get down there.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2019
The rich world should focus its attention—and resources, including charity—on chivvying them along.
—The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018
Rory Smith, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2023
For smaller losses, says David Gluckman, Lumkani’s boss, policyholders often have to be chivvied into claiming.
—The Economist, 22 Aug. 2019
But radium was rare and costly, with tiny quantities hoarded and chivvied between nations for experiments.
—New York Times, 28 Aug. 2019
After becoming prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi chivvied bankers to open accounts for everyone.
—The Economist, 6 June 2019
Abloh had booked a club and chivvied the throng to get down there.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2019
The rich world should focus its attention—and resources, including charity—on chivvying them along.
—The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivy
Verb
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That doesn’t mean the implication doesn’t bother him.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Or Xander Schauffele, the defending PGA champion who is surely not bothered by the lack of attention on him early this week.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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But until Tuesday afternoon, four days out, there had been no announcement of what acts would be performing, or even where the show would be held The radio silence annoyed fans, who said so online.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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Nearly one-half of Republicans (52%) are annoyed with how much attention is being paid to climate change vs. only 13% for Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Use your hands: Since washcloths and sponges can irritate the skin, apply cleansers using your fingers, moving then over the skin in a circular motion.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Aggressive or improper neck manipulation can irritate or compress nerves in your cervical spine, causing pain, numbness, muscle weakness, or tingling that radiates into your shoulders, arms, or hands.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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“Chivy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivy. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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