variants
also kibbitzing
as in teaching
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variants
also kibbitzing
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
Noun
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The law barred state funds from going toward the teachings of critical race theory, an academic framework emphasizing slavery’s impact on society today.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025 -
He’s been writing, editing and teaching for nearly 50 years, with stops in Hagerstown, Maryland; Riverside, California; Annapolis; Baltimore; and, since 1981, Washington.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They were spotted smiling, chatting and generally enjoying themselves.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2025
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The Texan lookalike actually spent some time chatting with Powell, who gave Braunstein a hug immediately upon seeing him.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when moonlight will pose little interference.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Fatu defeated Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing match with no outside interference.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The bulk of last month’s overall job gains came in the services sector, with health care and social assistance continuing to drive strong payroll growth (adding 77,800 jobs).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Taking action to foster partnerships and coordination mechanisms among public and private stakeholders will help streamline finance flows, improve technical assistance and build local financial capacity.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Through the years, North talked about his experiences as a child actor, saying producers were most interested in obtaining a performance out of him while his schooling was neglected, despite California laws requiring three hours of instruction a day for child actors.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The apprentices also earn a progressive wage beginning at $15 an hour and technical instruction provided by the state Department of Education, among other benefits.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Chinese nationals had been recruited through advertisements, including on social media, Zelensky said in a briefing Wednesday.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced 104% tariffs on China on April 8 during a briefing.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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My research into the psychological foundations of extremism has shown that radical movements rely on a three-step process: emotional priming, ideological reframing and behavioral reinforcement.—
Kevin Waldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Remove all doors and shelves before sanding, priming, and painting the cabinet base for a DIY island paint job.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Kibitzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibitzing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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