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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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Athletics are often seen as the front porch of a university because of the visibility—and after all, the Broncos will be back on ESPN2 Saturday night after the network broadcast Thursday’s 3-2 win over Denver, the defending national champs.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 28 Feb. 2023
Other horses in the field include Florida Derby champ WhiteAbbario and Fountain of Youth winner Simplification.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 28 Jan. 2023
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Cats win third straight, seek health as playoffs near: Defending NHL champ Florida has chased a season-long five-game losing streak with three straight wins and is 47-33 as the regular season ends with a home finale Monday vs. the N.Y.Rangers and Tuesday at Tampa Bay.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Athletics are often seen as the front porch of a university because of the visibility—and after all, the Broncos will be back on ESPN2 Saturday night after the network broadcast Thursday’s 3-2 win over Denver, the defending national champs.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Westminster Christian and star junior Chase McCarty and defending 4A boys champ Jacksonville.
—Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 28 Feb. 2023
Other horses in the field include Florida Derby champ WhiteAbbario and Fountain of Youth winner Simplification.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 28 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for champ
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President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony honoring the members of the 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the East Room at the White House.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal took a 3-0 lead in their first match last Tuesday and will look to capitalize by knocking the reigning champions out.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But that’s what Gerber Products Company did Friday, concerning January’s Snacks for Baby soothe ‘n’ chew Teething Stick recall.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Read Next North Carolina Carpenter bees can chew through your deck in NC.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2025
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Malone was more willing to lean on the trio of second-year players this year, but the Nuggets have gotten stomped in their minutes without three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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John and Carlile get loud here, stomping and slamming around for a tight little radio-length banger. 75.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, for those mailing returns, the envelope must be properly addressed, stamped, and postmarked no later than April 15 to be considered timely.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Suddenly, applications were flying by, getting stamped good-to-go or unapproved in weeks, if not days.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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But because of its delicate nature, would-be visitors have to enter a daily lottery to get a permit, helping limit the number of people tramping over the sandstone.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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Take Fido along for a day of tramping in the Bay Area hills.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Champ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champ. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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