1
as in familiar
closely acquainted
the neighboring families know each other but are hardly chummy
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
she was so chummy to me that I sensed that she had put our quarrel behind her
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Recent Examples of chummy
Yet, Trump’s measured tone with Zelenskyy and willingness to entertain significant U.S. involvement in a post-war security arrangement were notable after his chummy summit with Putin, heartening supporters of Ukraine.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Rather than rushing the decision, Jere heads into the office to a shockingly chummy Steven (Sean Kaufman) and Denise (Isabella Briggs), who busts his chops about the wedding’s yacht formal dress code.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, after levying a hefty 25-percent tariff on goods from India last week (despite claiming a chummy relationship with the country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi), Trump has issued a new threat against the country: stop buying Russian oil or risk seeing even higher duties.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
The idea was simple: strike up enough relationships in that universe, portray Combs as the kind of victim that Trump pretends to be, play up Combs and Trump’s past chummy relationship, and lay the groundwork for begging for a pardon or clemency if needed.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Rather than rushing the decision, Jere heads into the office to a shockingly chummy Steven (Sean Kaufman) and Denise (Isabella Briggs), who busts his chops about the wedding’s yacht formal dress code.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, after levying a hefty 25-percent tariff on goods from India last week (despite claiming a chummy relationship with the country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi), Trump has issued a new threat against the country: stop buying Russian oil or risk seeing even higher duties.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
The idea was simple: strike up enough relationships in that universe, portray Combs as the kind of victim that Trump pretends to be, play up Combs and Trump’s past chummy relationship, and lay the groundwork for begging for a pardon or clemency if needed.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chummy
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In this way, its role as a familiar calendar entity argues profoundly for itself, unsinkable and ever-long.—
Jordan Michelman,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now, the Dragons (1-0) will face a familiar foe in Hebron.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Forget the crowds of other Rocky Mountain destinations—Durango gives visitors a warm Colorado welcome, and then some.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fall and winter are ideal for testing the soil in flower and vegetable gardens, as well as warm-season turfgrass lawns.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, BRATS offers an intimate look at the group's cultural impact in films such as The Breakfast Club (1985), Back to the Future (1985) and Pretty in Pink (1986), as well as behind-the-scenes footage and promotional clips.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Through these events, the collective bridges intimate gatherings with cultural institutions, extending their commitment to visibility and care.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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From art and music at the museum to Oktoberfest beers and block parties, the calendar is stacked with events that range from family-friendly to nightlife-ready.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bootcut bottoms come in a petite-friendly 27-inch inseam, which, according to the product’s description, fits those 5-foot-3 and under.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Looking back at Charlotte’s recent FCS opponents, dating back to 2021, the 49ers haven’t won the turnover battle in any of the four matchups, resulting in uncomfortably close games and even a lopsided loss to William & Mary in 2022.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Watermelon Pictures founders Hamza and Badie Ali, both of Palestinian descent, that political message is inseparable from their company’s mission.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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First, the threat environment in Europe and Asia is inseparable.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Chummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chummy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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