as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
the kind of work environment in which staffers can knock off early on Friday and chin with the boss
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Recent Examples of chin
But when done correctly, smoking is a lovely way to pass an evening chinning with a friend or tussling with a bit of writing.
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Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 16 Feb. 2023
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Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 16 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chin
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Other rewards can be chatting with a friend while folding laundry or going to a unique grocery store to make shopping more enticing, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the clip, Lamar paces around a greyscale football field, idly chatting on the phone with a friend.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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After jawing with the Buccaneers defenders, Daniels converted that crucial third down in the final minute, setting up Washington’s 37-yard game-winning field goal to beat Tampa Bay, 23-20.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Between the first and second quarter, Gardner-Johnson was jawing at the Commanders offense, receiver Dyami Brown in particular.—
Marcus Hayes,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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So did her husband, former President Barack Obama, who could be seen conversing, smiling and laughing with Trump, his White House successor, for several minutes before the start of Carter's funeral.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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At an apparel level, the two do habitually converse—Coco Chanel launched her business making tennis dresses, and today’s athleisure has antecedents in Claire McCardell’s bodysuits and Y2K-era Prada Sport.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Before trying any supplement, talk with a healthcare provider.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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That is a location that president and candidate Trump talked quite a lot about, specifically as an example of immigration run amuck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Chin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chin. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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