Thesaurus results for KIBITZING

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noun

variants also kibbitzing

as in teaching

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kibitzing

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verb

variants also kibbitzing

present participle of kibitz

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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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

New offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis also made sure to use the moment as a teaching opportunity.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
While Rignol had argued largely over the use of tools like GPTZero, Rouwenhorst made clear that his teaching team had multiple reasons for concern.

— Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of teaching

Noun

Arfsten has five goals and six assists in 18 appearances for the Crew in all competitions this year, despite the team starting slow and enduring a coaching change in May.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 31 July 2026
This can include resume writing, job search assistance, online interview coaching and referrals to certification or training programs.

— Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of coaching

Verb

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has been talking a big game for months about fighting inflation, but failure to signal an intention to follow through soon has Wall Street questioning his commitment to price stability.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Slot has stayed quiet and out of the limelight since he was sacked by Liverpool a week after the end of his second season in charge, instead choosing to do the talking in his own head.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of talking

Noun

Reigns won the match with three spears in a row in a perfect singles match that had zero interference.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Some legal and tax experts say the immunity agreement could violate an IRS statute barring executive branch interference in taxpayer audits and investigations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of interference

Verb

But there’s something else Sirianni realized in conversing with the chatbot.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The series will feature Questlove and three guests playing a variety of games from Uno to Jenga to original Questlove creations, all while conversing about their lives and careers.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 July 2026

Definition of conversing

Noun

Coaching, mentoring, leadership programs and peer learning remain essential because leadership is ultimately built through experience, reflection and human connection.

— Doug Dennerline, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Schoen said students also receive direct mentoring from ComEd employees as part of the program, and past participants have gone on to work at ComEd.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of mentoring

Noun

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 21-year-old man prosecutors allege held another man against his will at Smithville Lake.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is leading the death investigation with assistance from local, state and federal agencies.

— Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of assistance

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