1
as in familiar
closely acquainted
the neighboring families know each other but are hardly chummy
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2
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
she was so chummy to me that I sensed that she had put our quarrel behind her
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Recent Examples of chummy
But when the story starts, these three Rebel Alliance legends are far from chummy, each working independently of the others in their own form of resistance.
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EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
The once chummy relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk imploded in a flurry of back-and-forth insults and allegations that played out on social media for all the world to see.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
When the scene cuts, Brando (Matt Dillon), who had previously been chummy with Maria, looks sheepish.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
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EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
The once chummy relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk imploded in a flurry of back-and-forth insults and allegations that played out on social media for all the world to see.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
When the scene cuts, Brando (Matt Dillon), who had previously been chummy with Maria, looks sheepish.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chummy
Adjective
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That’s especially true in the playoffs, as individual experience and minutes on the floor with familiar pieces are natural catalysts for team success.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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While these are all individual cases, experiencing a down period after such a high is a familiar scenario among elite sportspeople.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Since the 1950s, average temperatures in July have trended roughly 2.7 degrees warmer, according to the weather service.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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Garages can be much warmer than the rest of homes due to poor insulation.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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The intimate 38-seat space is stylish and personal, adorned with family photos and handcrafted touches from loved ones.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Crowded House are heading back on the road in Australia this October and November, but this time, fans can expect something a little more intimate.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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That You?' Tears at What Golden Retriever Does Every Night for 'Long Lost Best Friend' Not all feedback was friendly, though.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The players — including new signing Noni Madueke — will report back to London Colney on Monday ahead of the friendly against Villarreal on August 6.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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With the calendar officially flipped to August, the Miami Herald is counting down 30 of the most important players on the Hurricanes’ roster, one per day leading up to the season opener, to provide a closer look at the team heading into coach Mario Cristobal’s fourth season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Moussa Mara, Mali's former prime minister, was detained pending trial over expressing compassion on X for people jailed for their political beliefs, said Abdoulaye Yaro, a close associate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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The couple met at CMA Fest in 2017, and have been inseparable ever since.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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This issue is inseparable from the broader sustainability agenda.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Chummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chummy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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