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to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes
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Recent Examples of chuckling
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Baffert watched it all on his laptop from California, chuckling as the board showing the horse’s price flaked out momentarily.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Flying cows, fiddle-playing cats, and chuckling retrievers inhabit the space between ornate columns.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
In early February, Raphael Bostic sat on a stage chuckling, and a bit embarrassed, while his predecessor handed him a pair of gifts.
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Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
In the front of the bus, Kilgo first started chuckling softly.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
When that happens, press play on these funny Hanukkah songs that will have the whole family chuckling.
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Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
16 Dec. 2025
Somewhere, Dan Lanning had to be chuckling at that one.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Nov. 2025
I'mPhaedra Trethan, chuckling over a discussion among colleagues about what to call the goo that comes out of whales' blowholes.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Nov. 2025
Verb
And The Rest Is Football(Netflix, YouTube) is the latest podcast to make the leap to the small screen, with former England internationals Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and the ever-chuckling Micah Richards serving up a daily helping of World Cup analysis alongside the usual chummy banter.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Baffert watched it all on his laptop from California, chuckling as the board showing the horse’s price flaked out momentarily.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Flying cows, fiddle-playing cats, and chuckling retrievers inhabit the space between ornate columns.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
In early February, Raphael Bostic sat on a stage chuckling, and a bit embarrassed, while his predecessor handed him a pair of gifts.
—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
In the front of the bus, Kilgo first started chuckling softly.
—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
When that happens, press play on these funny Hanukkah songs that will have the whole family chuckling.
—
Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
16 Dec. 2025
Somewhere, Dan Lanning had to be chuckling at that one.
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Nov. 2025
I'mPhaedra Trethan, chuckling over a discussion among colleagues about what to call the goo that comes out of whales' blowholes.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckling
Adjective
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Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.
Verb
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There are companies creating life-like avatars that can fill in for you in virtual meetings, nodding at the right time and laughing when someone tells a joke.
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On April 24, 2022, the model shared a cute candid of themselves on Instagram, leaning into one another and laughing.
Adjective
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Hardin is more amused than annoyed, particularly given the origin of the FTD Burger.
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Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.
Verb
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Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.
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The two brothers were spotted giggling during a ceremonial carriage ride.
Adjective
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Haim managed to put on a show that felt about 95% mirthful while still honoring the integrity of the new songs that dig emotionally deeper.
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There’s a mirthful sparkle to the crowd, guests and crew alike, especially apparent given our close quarters on the train.
Adjective
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Many competitors on Wall Street were thus gleeful when Citadel’s main fund fell by fifty-five per cent during the 2008 global financial crisis.
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His penchant for unexpected painterly modes would consistently mark the artist’s practice, culminating in his recent and gleeful adoption of the iPad and his embrace of immersive digital art.
Adjective
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The men, both in formal suits, appear jovial despite their opposing political views, with smiles spreading on their faces.
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Jeremy is observant, jovial, and finds the Sinclairs’ world fascinating.
Cite this Entry
“Chuckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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