1
as in familiar
closely acquainted
the neighboring families know each other but are hardly chummy
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2
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
This chummy relationship lowers sulfur concentrations in the mud, allowing seagrass to thrive, which in turn provides a protective meadow for the clams.
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Look no further than airstrikes in Nigeria, travel bans on 29 countries, and chummy alliances with military juntas.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Their exchanges — most from 2013, five years after Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution — revealed a chummy, transactional dynamic where Epstein introduced Tisch to at least four women.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The trainer and patient share a chummy rapport.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Look no further than airstrikes in Nigeria, travel bans on 29 countries, and chummy alliances with military juntas.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Their exchanges — most from 2013, five years after Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution — revealed a chummy, transactional dynamic where Epstein introduced Tisch to at least four women.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The trainer and patient share a chummy rapport.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chummy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chummy
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The arguments in Madigan’s case had a familiar ring in a state where the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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During the chaos, community members like local restaurant owner Ron Grady stepped up to offer warm shelter and food to those who were stranded in the cold due to the massive multi-vehicle crash.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thursday will be warm, dry and breezy in the Twin Cities, while other parts of Minnesota will face extreme fire risk.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Plus, bookable Airbnb Experiences will offer super fans early entrance for a more intimate experience.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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These intimate acoustic sets feature the writers performing their own hits.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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As a 5-footer, my favorite part is that the pants are available in a petite-friendly inseam, along with four other inseam options, limiting the need for alterations.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Harlem Wizards are a high-energy basketball team known for combining athleticism, comedy, and crowd engagement in an entertaining, family-friendly game.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the dispatcher works on alerting one of the 17 closest fire stations.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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To regulate the size of a media company is to regulate the reach of its ideas, and thereby violate the freedom of thought, speech, and action, all of which are inseparable from each other.—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Jewish emancipation was inseparable from the Enlightenment’s promise of reason, tolerance, and individual rights.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Chummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chummy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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