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as in kid
Southern & Midland
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a cute little chap
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Recent Examples of chap
The governor wore Carhartt hunting chaps and an orange vest that commemorated the annual season opener, participating in the hunt in his official capacity as governor.
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Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024
In the photos, Hadid is sitting on a fence of horse pen at the eponymous ranch of the popular TV show wearing a blue V-neck sleeveless shirt with jeans and suede chaps.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Her black, white and red chaps and matching jacket, paired with her red and white striped bikini top, strikingly matched Aguilera's iconic outfit.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
City of Bastrop Museum celebrates 'Day of the Cowboy'
Put on your chaps and hats, boots and bonnets and head on over to the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main St., for the National Day of the Cowboy from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.
—Austin American-Statesman, 26 June 2024
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Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024
In the photos, Hadid is sitting on a fence of horse pen at the eponymous ranch of the popular TV show wearing a blue V-neck sleeveless shirt with jeans and suede chaps.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Her black, white and red chaps and matching jacket, paired with her red and white striped bikini top, strikingly matched Aguilera's iconic outfit.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
City of Bastrop Museum celebrates 'Day of the Cowboy'
Put on your chaps and hats, boots and bonnets and head on over to the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main St., for the National Day of the Cowboy from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.
—Austin American-Statesman, 26 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chap
Noun
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The guys on the bandstand are interpreting them horizontally, from left to right, one note at a time.—
Heather Augustyn,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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My Husband Was a Co-Guest of Honor at Our Baby Shower My husband has had the experience of being the only guy at our baby shower.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This tragically poignant tale of this kid losing his other half.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Kim Whitman, co-founder of the Phone Free Schools Movement, said the issue is catching on because parents and teachers in both red and blue states are struggling with the consequences of kids on mobile devices.—
Andrew Demillo,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were spotted at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump inauguration live updates: Biden, Trump at Capitol ahead of noon transfer of power Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff, were in attendance.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Palestinian children gather to receive food aid today in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Financial Responsibilities: Supporting The Family In one study, more than half of parents surveyed have prioritized giving financial help to their adult children over setting aside money for themselves.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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An adult male Great Dane should weigh between 140 and 175 pounds.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Of the 2,128 people who participated, 79% said biological males who identify as women should not be allowed to participate in women's sports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Any cubs born overseas would remain Chinese property.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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See them In Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan National Park, wildlife officials were thrilled to spot a mother sun bear and her cub, a rare sighting for this vulnerable species.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Here’s this young dude that sound old, but he on these young-old beats.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s a bad dude named Carrasco (Thomas Harris) who is generating the storms and trying to take over the town, so Alfonso, Pancho and a local girl named Victoria (Cassie Glow) embark on an adventure to stop the chaos.—
Dina Gachman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Chap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chap. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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