chuckle

Initially, this shot in “Couture” gave me a chuckle and took me out of the film.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

If he was to replay that scene in his head almost four years on, he would surely find it difficult not to chuckle at his own expense.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

“That’s one thing I think you’re going to find out in life,” she continues with a chuckle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

“His paycheck was only around $1,000 at the time,” she recalled with a chuckle, holding back tears.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

He stopped waiting for her to chuckle at the funny parts or give him the smallest forgiving sign.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

Sharafian chuckles and says, “Yes, I was very lonely! My sister and I say we had ‘rich inner lives’ because we didn’t have a lot going on outside.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026

No chuckles, no snickers, not even a cough.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026

The name Hank McCune may be lost to history, but his short-lived television sitcom will forever be remembered for its chuckles, chortles, giggles and guffaws.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

The visual gags that are part of Jake’s physical travails not only elicit chuckles but add a neurodivergent undertone to the story.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025

She’s been nothing more than fake smiles and nervous chuckles.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Baldoni and his wife smiled and chuckled through the nearly five-minute long video released on Instagram on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

“For me, it was about these empowerment sessions. But somebody reminded me, ‘You know, people like to have fun too,’” Sue chuckled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

“Your first line’s coming up. Terrifying. And I remember I said my first line and Meryl sort of chuckled quietly, and I was like, Thank God.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

"In Ireland, it was kind of a different perspective," chuckled Martin and touching Trump on the arm, as he referred to Churchill's controversial role during Ireland's war of independence from Britain.

From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026

In answer, Ekon shook his head and chuckled.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Many are asking “What happened to Lindsey Graham?,” but nobody is chuckling.

From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026

"Brother Wang was very important. He was number one," says Enrique, chuckling knowingly.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

“I don’t think you do that if you’re a normal person,” Turner said, chuckling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

Later we’ll hear a young oligarch say, while chuckling nefariously, “I have a banker’s personality. I love money!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

The chuckling faded with the first telegrams from London: Baring Brothers & Co., the powerful London investment house, was on the verge of closure.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson