as in laughed
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes
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Recent Examples of chuckled
Attendees chuckled after seeing how inexpensive billing statements, fees, budgets and licenses were compared to today.
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Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.
—Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Still riding the adrenaline of beating Canada to claim the USA men’s hockey’s biggest win since 1980, players chuckled along with the president.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Monday morning inside the Tigers clubhouse, McGonigle chuckled and shook his head when told his father had been interviewed.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Meir noted his mustache was pretty impressive as crewmates Adenot and Fedyaev chuckled.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Stern chuckled and without hesitation said that guy wasn’t going anywhere.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
At first, Eli and Peyton chuckled at the sight, while Combs sang along — which is all part of the appeal, Malloy says.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
But on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast, Kelce chuckled about Jones’ proclamation.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.
—Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Still riding the adrenaline of beating Canada to claim the USA men’s hockey’s biggest win since 1980, players chuckled along with the president.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Monday morning inside the Tigers clubhouse, McGonigle chuckled and shook his head when told his father had been interviewed.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Meir noted his mustache was pretty impressive as crewmates Adenot and Fedyaev chuckled.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Stern chuckled and without hesitation said that guy wasn’t going anywhere.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
At first, Eli and Peyton chuckled at the sight, while Combs sang along — which is all part of the appeal, Malloy says.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
But on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast, Kelce chuckled about Jones’ proclamation.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckled
Verb
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In particular, cast member Heidi Gardner at one point laughed so hard that the sketch ground to a halt for about 20 seconds, as the audience cheered with delight.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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And for those who loved him, who grew up with him, who laughed at the jokes and meant every one of them as a compliment — he will not be easily forgotten.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After letting out a cathartic scream, Madigan giggled.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Taking a deep breath, the Quantico alum giggled and then, leaning over, plunged her face straight into the ice.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Told of Tatis’ evaluation of the offense and the team around him, Stammen smiled.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The seventy-year-old filmmaker took a puff of his cigar and smiled.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The tow truck operator screamed at the sedan’s driver.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The son screamed and stopped the attack.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Swift flashed her old mine brilliant cut ring to the camera while Kelce grinned wide.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Asked about the fake out, Mara grinned.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Chuckled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckled. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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