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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also kibbitzing
as in teaching
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibitzing
Verb
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Sitting with Williams now in meetings, conversing with him over text and stopping him for advice sometimes in the hallways, players are learning from his humanity.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025 -
The brain’s circuits are all built from a mixture of inhibitory and excitatory cells conversing in diverse ways.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ahmad spent the next few days in deep discussion with Moore about everything from communist class politics to nationalist teachings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Part of that comes down to how common teaching is as a profession, Morgan says.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While chatting about Leila’s wedding plans on Live with Kelly and Mark, the Sisters Loved and Treasured author, 65, revealed that her daughter, 26, plans to wed her fiancé Sylvain Gricourt in two separate ceremonies.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Video shared on social media showed Bell smiling, chatting with fans and taking photos.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin might find himself at the center of the coaching carousel, as Seth Emerson isn’t the only one who believes Florida needs to go get Kiffin (or Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz).—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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That said, Miami is 1-6 on the year and appears at the precipice of wholesale changes to both the roster and coaching staff.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Against a palette of softly glitching synth, Zelda flute, and twittering mechanical birds, the song circles feelings of uncertainty about commitment, sacrifice, and choosing one’s true path.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hu is also a senior official of an organization in China's southern Guangdong province that is part of the Communist Party’s United Front global political influence and interference organization, according to Newsweek research.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The charges stemmed from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During those visits, Ray and Alex took an interest in dance — getting up onstage with the park’s performers and talking with them after the shows.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The third year offers working with the fashion industry, whether that be through mentoring, interning, or learning from leaders.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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O’Hara said adding alternates would foster mentoring and permit a middle schooler who attended Wednesday’s council meeting to gain a spot on the commission.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Kibitzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibitzing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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