How to Use chap in a Sentence
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The chap playing the Phantom at least had a mask to hide behind.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2021
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Thom Browne coat, chaps, boots and hat, price on request, thombrowne.com.
—Michael Hauptman Sasha Kelly, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2023
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Somebody stone that chap with a bucket of Top-Flite X-Outs.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 19 May 2022
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There’ll be gadgets like knife shoes or acid ballpoints with a chap called Q.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2021
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In the early 1800s, a young chap sitting in his home in Bavaria stumbled on the writings of Humboldt — and he was hooked.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2020
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The car has only had two owners, as well: One was an old client of the car dealers, and the other was a local chap.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024
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The John Cleese who wrote this little book is more the guy who made a mint in corporate training films than the chap with the silly walk.
—Jim Kiest, ExpressNews.com, 2 Sep. 2020
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Meanwhile, her maxi skirt put a sultry spin on assless chaps.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Feb. 2023
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Stefani donned a black and white look that featured light pink satin open chaps — and her platinum blonde hair was seen in a high ponytail.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
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Some show up in an orange faux fur jacket with thigh-high yellow suede boots and matching chaps.
—Helena Andrews-Dyer, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
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To his left is a skinny, naked, equally depressed-looking chap who has both hands on the table, resting in a pool of shiny black oil.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
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Sánchez had chaps and Western jackets made for everyone for a horseback camping trip, and evenings were filled with games of Catan and chess.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2023
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Moreover, these chaps are emotional and not buttoned up, no, these maims throw themselves at our boys, what chance do the poor chaps even have?
—Karan Mahajan, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2023
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Since then, she’s gone retro and futuristic; been both a Disney darling and a champion of chaps.
—Hannah Summerhill, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2024
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Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $24 If the change in weather is causing your lips to dry up and chap, this mask could remedy the situation.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
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In the video, Sweeney, clad in black studded chaps and a corset, rides in a convertible, dancing and singing along to the song, which is off the iconic rock group's new album Hackney Diamonds.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2023
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An old New Yorker article about a respectable chap who fell for a Nigerian email scam .
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2011
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This super-likable chap was the halfway leader, faded to finish at T17, but with a decent 69 Sunday.
—Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 9 Aug. 2020
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Ronald Cyr, age 65, a most distrustful chap, Determined to defend his home, devised a booby trap.
—Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2020
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Any old chap could have a face mask embroidered with their initials; only a member of the House of Windsor could remind you of their royal blood with a simple monogram.
—Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 17 Sep. 2020
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On top of offering a range of SPF protection in its sunscreen, Dermatone’s lip balms and face salves are great at preventing wind chap.
—Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2021
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A few minutes later, a doorman named Mustafa, a lanky, normally good-spirited chap, came running in.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN, 4 Aug. 2020
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The artists in residence here are a Renaissance bunch: Cat Clifford is a former rodeo bronc rider who hand-tools rodeo chaps and other leather pieces and does stunt work for Hollywood.
—Patricia Leigh Brown, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2024
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The clothing collection complete with denim chaps was inspired by Black cowboys and cowgirls.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2024
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The Toronto moviegoers weren’t doused in as much glitter as Nas’s fans are at his concerts, but plenty of people showed up in denim chaps or silk robes hand-painted with horses, and clapped and sang along with joy.
—Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
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The riders on horseback clopped past corner stores and barking dogs, through busy downtown streets and along a creek feeding the Los Angeles River, spurs on their boots, sombreros on their heads and chaps riding up their calves.
—Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 15 May 2023
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When Ada is at death’s door, Lord Lovelace — who has been depicted for much of the play as a somewhat obtuse but reasonably decent chap — utters an unfathomably cruel line.
—Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Sep. 2022
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Wear appropriate safety gear: chaps, boots, gloves, and eye and hearing protection.
—Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
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Gauthier takes all comers, and garments, having re-waxed everything from mittens to chaps.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023
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My favorite showed a chap reclined on an Eames chair talking to his shrink or maybe his accountant, dressed in black silk seersucker pants, a knit crewneck and a lightweight double-breasted silk blazer.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2021
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The best deer movement occurs when the temps make sane folk stick indoors; the snow and sleet comes sideways and the wind will chap your cheeks and crack your lips.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
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There’s a ragged quality to her posture — her eyes peek from behind a mess of hair, her lips are chapped.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2023
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The snout soothers are perfect for dogs who suffer from dryness, cracking, and chapping.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
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The Triple Cherry complex repairs dry, chapped lips with a plump finish for your most luscious lip.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Aug. 2023
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This lip balm provides deep moisture to your lips, preventing them from getting dry and chapped.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
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According to the brand, this product can help with issues like drool rash, itchiness, and dry, chapped skin from teething.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2023
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The addition of peppermint oil has a cooling effect that feels amazing on dry, chapped lips.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
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Dry, chapped lips have nothing on Glossier's ever-popular Balm Dotcom.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
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With ingredients like shea butter and jojoba oil, this balm stick works wonders on dry patches and chapped skin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
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Be sure to use soft, sturdy tissues with moisturizer to help prevent the tender skin around their nose from drying out and becoming chapped, which can be painful.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 19 Aug. 2023
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The balm can moisturize cracked and chapped paws, soothe irritation, and prevent infection from entering the wound.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
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My lips in particular were constantly chapped to the point of cracking, despite slathering on chapstick numerous times a day.
—Hannah Freedman, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2023
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If this occurs, researchers say the care team should give special care so that the patient’s lips and mouth are frequently moistened in order to avoid cracking, chapping, and other discomfort.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
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The soothing formula rescues chapped skin without greasing up your keyboard.
—Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
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Made from natural waxes and oils, this balm is specially formulated to moisturize and heal dry, cracked, and chapped paws caused by cold weather, rough surfaces, or hot pavements.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
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Drawn in by this shimmering lodestar of freedom, visitors are soon forced to reckon with an archaic world where parched skin and chapped elbows were daily realities.
—Heather Havrilesky, New York Times, 12 May 2023
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For anyone suffering from dry sinuses, chapped links, dehydrated skin, and static-ridden hair, the must-buy this season has to be a humidifier.
—Nina Huang, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
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Each balm hydrates and moisturizes dry and chapped lips using castor jelly and synthetic beeswax, a vegan favorite alternative.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023
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This package-free moisturizer heals chapped skin with soothing calendula oil while rich cocoa butter supports your skin’s natural barrier.
—Sunset Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
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Lubricating your areolas prevents bacteria from entering your breast milk and infecting your infant.8 Those natural oils also protect your nipples from becoming cracked or chapped.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 26 May 2023
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Watermelon extract and vitamin E deliver hydration and reverses dry, chapped lips.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
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The best deer movement occurs when the temps make sane folk stick indoors; the snow and sleet comes sideways and the wind will chap your cheeks and crack your lips.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
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There’s a ragged quality to her posture — her eyes peek from behind a mess of hair, her lips are chapped.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2023
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The snout soothers are perfect for dogs who suffer from dryness, cracking, and chapping.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
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The Triple Cherry complex repairs dry, chapped lips with a plump finish for your most luscious lip.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Aug. 2023
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This lip balm provides deep moisture to your lips, preventing them from getting dry and chapped.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
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According to the brand, this product can help with issues like drool rash, itchiness, and dry, chapped skin from teething.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2023
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The addition of peppermint oil has a cooling effect that feels amazing on dry, chapped lips.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
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Dry, chapped lips have nothing on Glossier's ever-popular Balm Dotcom.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
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With ingredients like shea butter and jojoba oil, this balm stick works wonders on dry patches and chapped skin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
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