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also kibbitzing
as in teaching
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also kibbitzing
as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a martial arts student who seemed more interested in kibitzing than in karate
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Recent Examples of kibitzing
Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
What follows is a small selection, with some kibitzing by me.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
The genre at large, especially in its broadcast form, failed pretty spectacularly to make its three-ring circus of topical comedy, celebrity kibitzing, and live music thrive under ringmasters who weren’t white, male, middle-aged avatars of our societal default.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
What follows is a small selection, with some kibitzing by me.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
The design delivered density on a human scale, seeded the site with internal courtyards that provided space for kibitzing sessions or pickup soccer games, and left room for a sprinkling of stores that kept the streets from getting too quiet.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibitzing
Noun
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Notable recent episodes include A$AP Rocky teaching rap, Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff coaching kids for a talent show and Gigi Hadid advising the class on how to unlock their inner confidence.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In what is likely a foregone conclusion, our court steps toward endorsing the view that States can force a religious organization to hire individuals who openly flout its religious beliefs and teachings.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Verb
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While chatting with Craig Melvin during a June 19 appearance on the Today show, the TV icon paused her interview to smack the anchor after a bold request.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Within minutes, the men, who ranged in age from 30 to 60, began chatting among themselves.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Noun
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De la Fuente has received a lot of criticism from the media and Spanish fans online for Monday’s performance, and there is a lot of nostalgic pining for former assistant manager Pablo Amo, who left the coaching staff in February 2025 but who many say was the real mastermind of the Euro 2024 squad.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The 2025 coaching carousel in college football ended up being one of the wildest hiring cycles in recent memory for the sport.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 June 2026
Noun
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When early goals by both teams were denied by offside calls, the aggrieved fans jeered and whistled — the equivalent of Chiefs fans booing pass interference against their guy.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But in a counterclaim, Carbonatik submitted an answer denying all claims made by Heavy Metal Capital and countersued for various causes of action, including breach of contract, defamation, and tortious interference.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Verb
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This is because any of various chatbots can induce in us an irresistible sense of our conversing with an actual person.—
Joel Marks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Her subjects range from the humming of trees conversing through underground fungi to the iridescent call (invisible to humans) that flowers make to fluttering bees.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The 2026 LinkedIn Talent Velocity Advantage Report highlights how high-performing organizations integrate learning into daily operations through coaching, mentoring, peer collaboration, experiential projects, and personalized development pathways.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Employers say adding more in-office days will improve engagement, with mentoring of younger workers and more collaboration.—
Dee Depass,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Valadao also said the cuts match eligibility standards for other federal assistance programs.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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“Kibitzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibitzing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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