chirp

The supernova appeared to produce a strange signal that sped up over time, something he described as a "chirp."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026

Even the normally loquacious Healy - niece of former Australia men's wicketkeeper Ian - lacked her usual chirp behind the stumps.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2025

I could hardly take another disappointment delivered with a cheerful chirp to my inbox.

From Slate ● Jan. 2, 2025

Verse said he will chirp at opponents about “anything” other than personal relationships and family.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2024

Nearby he heard the hoot of a great horned owl and the incessant chirp of crickets.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

“I’m going to put on my bathing suit right now!” she chirps from her bedroom, sounding happier than most about the prospect of changing into swimwear on a raw and cloudy afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

There are pine forests, waterfalls, wildflowers and more than 50 species of endangered or threatened plants, along with the colorful flickers and chirps of more than 490 species of birds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025

Kate says, appearing shocked at the implication, and once her friends relax again, she chirps.

From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2025

While some find the buzzes, chirps and trills soothing or exciting, for others, the bugs are annoying or irritating.

From New York Times ● May 17, 2024

When Roz first stomped across the island, the animal squawks and growls and chirps had sounded like nothing more than meaningless noises.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown

Birds chirped as he sat on the porch of a house near the front line, still in his Russian uniform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The system uses a chirped laser pulse made up of multiple wavelengths that arrive at slightly different times.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 21, 2026

That was the message from the official Southampton X account to a disgruntled Arsenal fan who had chirped back at the Saints' post celebrating their shock FA Cup victory.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

"Come back in a couple of weeks, and we'll talk then," the woman at the animal rescue chirped.

From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2024

“Yes, I’d keep all the wishes for myself, if I had them,” Llewelyn chirped.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

There was the chirping of cicadas and the crunch of desiccated pine needles underfoot, but the most remarkable thing about the place was the quiet.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

"It was such a phenomenal experience to see the Sun start going dark and hear, suddenly, the birds stop chirping," recalls Samantha.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

Farah expects astronomers to discover many more "chirping" supernovae once the Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins its unprecedented survey of the night sky.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026

I executed a couple of full-power stops from highway speeds—tires chirping, brake pedal chattering—and our SS slowed up, hard, straight and true.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026

The cry rose up from the crowd, in chirping voices and bellows: “We will.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black