as in champion
the person who comes in first in a competition
the wrestling champ
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as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
kept champing a cigar as he barked out orders
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Recent Examples of champ
Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Los Angeles Chargers As reigning champs of the schedule release, the Chargers are behind arguably the strongest video of the year, shocking no one.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 15 May 2026
The people’s champ might wind up being UFC CEO Dana White, whose letter to the White House, first reported by the Closing Line, could help relieve Congressional gridlock regarding the deduction limit.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Fox The 49ers return to where their 2025 season ended to the eventual Super Bowl champs.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Noun
The 29-year-old was the big favorite coming into the second major of the year and all the talk seemed to be about who could keep up with the reigning champ.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Los Angeles Chargers As reigning champs of the schedule release, the Chargers are behind arguably the strongest video of the year, shocking no one.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 15 May 2026
The people’s champ might wind up being UFC CEO Dana White, whose letter to the White House, first reported by the Closing Line, could help relieve Congressional gridlock regarding the deduction limit.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Fox The 49ers return to where their 2025 season ended to the eventual Super Bowl champs.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for champ
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Some draftees have an immediate impact—this year’s Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks, started two key players who were drafted last spring—but the process is mainly a means of incremental, long-term improvement.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The game’s newest major champion represents a refreshing and unchanging sense of self, bred by memories like those back in Wolverhampton, England.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This kibble for medium breeds ages 1 to 7 is designed to encourage chewing and improve digestion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Grgich stomped grapes at age 3.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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International researchers have officially identified Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, a massive dinosaur that has stomped its way into the record books as the largest ever found in Southeast Asia.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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And why shouldn’t a host nation stamp its own identity on matches played on its home turf?—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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The pair’s snow boots tramped the nearly week-old Kansas City snow, two candles clutched in their small hands.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2026
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Imagine The Goonies with a half dozen adults tramping through the caves.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Champ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champ. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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