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noun

variants also kibbitzing
Definition of kibitzingnext
as in teaching

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kibitzing

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verb

variants also kibbitzing
present participle of kibitz
as in conversing
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 Synonyms for kibitzing
  1. teaching
  2. chatting
  3. interference
  4. talking
  5. assistance
  6. instruction
  7. briefing
  8. priming
Noun
  • And those teachings can have an impact at home as well as in the classroom.
    Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Worship Now Tour Sponsored by World Vision, the Air1 Worship Now Tour is headlined by Crowder with We the Kingdom, CAIN, Passion, Jon Reddick and the inspirational teachings of special guest Louie Giglio.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • The new system lets users ask questions about NASA’s satellite data in plain English, similar to chatting with a virtual assistant.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE, the actress, 38, opens up about her time starring in the popular CBS sitcom.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of chatting
Noun
  • Forensic doctors who performed the autopsy told prosecutors that his injuries were consistent with a fall from that height and that self-harm, as well as interference from someone else, were ruled out.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Not because of his right to free speech—which exists to protect against government interference—but because of how Musk chooses to operate his platform.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of interference
Verb
  • Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
    Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of talking
Noun
  • Nichushkin cleared the protocols of Stage 3 of the NHL player assistance program, ending his six-month suspension.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Tuesday's deadline was set by Washington for Israel to meet a host of requirements aimed at boosting aid into Gaza or face restrictions on U.S. military assistance, as required under U.S. law.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook to al dente according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Ryan shrugs like, whatever, and gives an instruction to one of his workers.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of instruction
Noun
  • Powell again skirted addressing Trump’s criticism of his decisions as Fed chair in Thursday’s briefing.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Eisen, speaking as part of a press briefing last week, said there have already been more than 200 cases filed in courts across the country claiming election fraud.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of briefing
Noun
  • The effect of this priming was the most pronounced among the respondents most committed to a political party.
    Lilliana Mason, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The bigger the study, the smaller the romantic priming.
    Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2015
Definition of priming
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