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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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Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow was popular enough that fans wanted a solo story, but the studio didn't bother to make it until her character was already dead in the major timeline, then skipped the theatrical release, which Johansson sued them about.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in Sacramento, 120-106; the Mavs led by more than 20 points in the first half, and the Kings never bothered to muster much of a run to make this interesting.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Seiders, 44, is charged with felony child pornography possession, misdemeanor annoying a child under 18, concealing a camera with intent to invade privacy and attempting to conceal a camera.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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What annoyed me was good old-fashioned stupid gameplay.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This can be particularly irritating to eczema-prone skin.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pairing some active ingredients can irritate the skin, and other combinations may reduce the effectiveness of the ingredients.1 1.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Chivy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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