variants
also kibbitzing
as in teaching
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variants
also kibbitzing
as in conversing
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 Synonyms for kibitzing
Noun
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Cameron started his teaching career at R. T. Coles Vocational School and taught at Lincoln High School before landing a position heading the language and literature department at Penn Valley Community College.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025 -
The new job inspired Guzman to consider a teaching career once the two-year pilot program is finished.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They were spotted smiling, chatting and generally enjoying themselves.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2025
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The Texan lookalike actually spent some time chatting with Powell, who gave Braunstein a hug immediately upon seeing him.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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If there are programs which are really useful, which are not serving [the] goal of interference, the goal of destabilization, the goal of putting pressure on patriotic governments, then, of course, there will be time for revision, and the proper decisions can be made.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Some called it a blatant act of interference in the German elections, which were then about a week away.—
Simon Shuster/Berlin,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, as of February 2025, the war in Ukraine has left 12.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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For years, Tesla has faced criticism and investigations over the safety of its advanced driver assistance software following several crashes, including a fatal one, according to Reuters.—
Siobhan McAndrew,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the Fort Worth Independent School District and across Texas, conversations about literacy instruction have largely focused on the early grades.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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The instructions said the test would take 20 minutes and require a pack of lancets.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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National security adviser Mike Waltz repeated the president’s sentiment during a press briefing Thursday.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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This briefing isn’t because anyone expects the worst, but because preparation is key.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Remove all doors and shelves before sanding, priming, and painting the cabinet base for a DIY island paint job.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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Infused with hyaluronic acid, Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eye Shadow suits the multipurpose bill; Dior’s Backstage Palette comes with a dedicated priming shade.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 Nov. 2024
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“Kibitzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibitzing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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