chivying

variants or chivvying
present participle of chivy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivying
Verb
  • So, at least for now, Chamorro is not bothering with the official Pop Mart drops.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
  • While there is still hope that Clark can return this season from the groin injury that has been bothering her, there is no guarantee of that becoming a reality.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Patients often wait until the doctor is standing up to leave before blurting out their real concern, which is typically a sensitive or time-consuming problem, such as wanting to start birth control, having painful periods, or worrying about pregnancy or STDs.
    Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Losing or leaving a job is already stressful enough without worrying about when your last paycheck will show up.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Chivying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivying. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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