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as in kid
Southern & Midland
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a cute little chap
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Recent Examples of chap
The formula is enriched with a host of hydrating agents from hyaluronic acid to rosehip oil, which keeps lips soft, smooth, and chap-free.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
But no one was sporting assless chaps in our suite.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition to good boots and chainsaw chaps, this denim shirt has become an essential part of my wood-cutting uniform.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
But no one was sporting assless chaps in our suite.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition to good boots and chainsaw chaps, this denim shirt has become an essential part of my wood-cutting uniform.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chap
Noun
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those guys are all older than me, [Richard] Linklater and [Robert] Rodriguez and all of those guys.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watch this video for tips on finding age-appropriate books for kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Well, gentlemen, thank you both for lending us your expertise for this conversation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2016, Eynon moved the operation to the new factory in Denver at the site of what was previously something of a private gentleman’s club for Denver Nuggets players, complete with a pool-table area, a bar, even a cigar and wine room.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Swalwells reported up to $38,000 a year in childcare expenses for their three children.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Eagles had in mind city-dwelling male breadwinners and excluded household and domestic work from their vision of who was among the deserving.—
Trevor Jackson,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Two groups — six females with two guides, and another group of three males with two guides — had decided to combine for the return to the trailhead at the Castle Peak Snowpark on Donner Summit, according to the report.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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No, that was some of the best times of your life, dude.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Chap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chap. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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