as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
college chums who go way back
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as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
they always chum around together
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Recent Examples of chum
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
Everyone gathered and stayed until all the stars were out, laughing and joking like a troop of old-school chums, despite hailing from different homes, backgrounds, age groups and showing up in Wyoming as strangers just three days before.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Charles Blow, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2024
Some anglers chum the day or night before, then fish the following morning.
—Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2023
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Noun
So when strolling the grid ahead of this year’s British Grand Prix, the former Top Gear presenter dropped a bombshell on TV about his old chum’s next F1 gig.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
Everyone gathered and stayed until all the stars were out, laughing and joking like a troop of old-school chums, despite hailing from different homes, backgrounds, age groups and showing up in Wyoming as strangers just three days before.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Verb
And unfortunately, Gay’s resignation will be like blood that further chums the water.
—Charles Blow, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2024
Some anglers chum the day or night before, then fish the following morning.
—Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chum
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Family members and friends identified 19-year-old Seth Gott as the person who suffered serious injuries after a random machete attack on Tuesday near Auditorium Shores.Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With family and friends nearby, Combs was sitting there unshackled in the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse on Friday.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Pain Relief – Cannabinoids like THC and CBD have analgesic properties that may help alleviate body aches and headaches associated with the flu.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Here are a few key details about each person, who are my coworkers, my buddies, and my family members.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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When this proved too difficult, his buddy, John Peter, grabbed Betts’ right wrist in an attempt to stop the Dodgers outfielder from retaining possession of the ball.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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All trucks that travel California roads must be fully transitioned to clean technology by 2045.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Police said the man was crossing Rose Street and was struck by a vehicle driven by a 79-year-old Berkeley woman woman that was traveling eastbound on Rose Street.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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One of the affected cables, known as C-Lion—a vital 730-mile link between Finland and Central Europe—runs alongside other critical infrastructure, including gas pipelines and power lines.Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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The decorating challenge will run as 60- and 30-second broadcast commercials and digitally as 3-4 minute short episodes on Dicks.com, YouTube, streaming and social media.Carole Horst, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Choose from a range of tones, including Charcoal Matte and Evergreen Shimmer. Find it on Amazon This Bonding Oil For Frizzy Hair Deliver the hydration and shine your hair has been searching for with this bonding oil that the internet is going crazy over.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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In this graphic memoir, a boy tormented by bullies finds other Black nerds to bond with through his love of video games, anime and comics.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Dub pioneer Keith Hudson—who briefly worked as a dentist in the ghettos of Kingston— lays it down clear, deep, and wild for a late-career highlight with heavy use of studio FX and mixing board sorcery.Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 27 Nov. 2024
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Francis Kurkdjian’s dreamy floral mixes Jamaican amyris—a flowering plant with a rich citrus scent—and Florentine iris to create a voyage for the senses.Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Texas joined the Southeastern Conference this season while Arizona State now calls the Big 12 its home.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Those who join My Best Buy Total enjoy 24/7 Geek Squad tech support, exclusive prices and protection plans, including AppleCare+ for $179.99 per year.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Chum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chum. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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