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also kibbitzing
as in teaching
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also kibbitzing
as in chatting
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 kibitzing
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
What follows is a small selection, with some kibitzing by me.
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Michael Kimmelman,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
The genre at large, especially in its broadcast form, failed pretty spectacularly to make its three-ring circus of topical comedy, celebrity kibitzing, and live music thrive under ringmasters who weren’t white, male, middle-aged avatars of our societal default.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
What follows is a small selection, with some kibitzing by me.
—
Michael Kimmelman,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
The design delivered density on a human scale, seeded the site with internal courtyards that provided space for kibitzing sessions or pickup soccer games, and left room for a sprinkling of stores that kept the streets from getting too quiet.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibitzing
Noun
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The city has argued in court filings that the ordinance didn’t specifically ban teaching yoga in its parks, but required people seeking to engage in commercial activity or lectures to obtain a permit.
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Noncertified employees – staff like bus drivers, cafeteria workers and teaching assistants – will get a 3% raise.
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Lena Dunham was spotted poking her head out of a backseat window and chatting with someone redirecting traffic, while her ex, a suited Jack Antonoff, and his sister, fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, were also seen walking up to MSG.
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While chatting with the NFL brothers, Jason posed a tongue-in-cheek question to the Prince of Wales.
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On the other were work uniforms engineered for humanoids on industrial sites, spanning hazardous operations, smart farming, fitness coaching and auto maintenance.
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Before games, May said that Michigan’s coaching staff developed a habit of huddling up and reminding themselves to be confident because Johnson was on their team.
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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.
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It was destroyed in the name of urban renewal and has borne the brunt of government interference and disinvestment.
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The ruling retained the Fed’s special status in the government that shields it from interference by the White House—now or in the future.
Verb
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This is because any of various chatbots can induce in us an irresistible sense of our conversing with an actual person.
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Her subjects range from the humming of trees conversing through underground fungi to the iridescent call (invisible to humans) that flowers make to fluttering bees.
Noun
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The project is participating in the Kehittämö – Talent Development Lab, which provides a grant as well as personal mentoring from top international professionals.
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Invest in peer mentoring and buddy programs that bridge generations and geographies.
Noun
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Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need.
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For instance, in addition to covering repairs, Endurance plans come with perks like 24/7 roadside assistance, windshield repair, fob replacement and rental car reimbursement.
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“Kibitzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibitzing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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