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as in gossiper
a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others
because her friend was such a compulsive gossip, she couldn't help but wonder if her private life wasn't also being made the talk of the town
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as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
lingered at the water fountain for a little gossip
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
idle gossip can really damage a person's reputation even if it is later proven to be false
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as in to talk
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
a neighbor who loves to gossip with others about that couple's loud arguments
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Recent Examples of gossip
Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
In the video, the Grammy winner discusses the gossip while layering shredded cheese on a casserole-style dish.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Murdoch was initially skeptical of Trump’s first presidential bid, The New York Times notes, but the two went on to have a friendly relationship during the president’s first term, reportedly gossiping on the phone together as Fox personalities praised the president and his agenda.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Noun
One letter submitted late Wednesday was from Gina Huynh, the Combs ex-girlfriend who previously told gossip vlogger Tasha K that Combs shoved her to the ground and dragged her by her hair in 2018.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
In the video, the Grammy winner discusses the gossip while layering shredded cheese on a casserole-style dish.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nancy and Minh are there too, but primarily to set up Peggy’s consternation that her neighbors, along with the rest of Rainey Street, have become a bunch of phone addicts hiding behind their Ring cams and gossiping on the Neighbors app instead of interacting face to face.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Murdoch was initially skeptical of Trump’s first presidential bid, The New York Times notes, but the two went on to have a friendly relationship during the president’s first term, reportedly gossiping on the phone together as Fox personalities praised the president and his agenda.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossip
Noun
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Celebrity gossiper Rob Shuter reported that the two recently let go of a number of their staff.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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Her staff figured out how to get rid of the gossiper.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Aug. 2025
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Some online chatter has also attributed the smaller options to the rise of Wegovy, Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rodger’s upcoming debut novel, which is due to publish in 2027, has been directing chatter in worldwide circles, leading to the auction.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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By 2009, Ina Garten's Engagement Roast Chicken entered the chat, and rumor has it that a similar dish may have inspired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to finally shift from partners to fiancés.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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And then online there was this rumor that started that 'Sally' was about Jake Shane.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As most pregnant people can attest, talking to your baby while they are still safely tucked away in the womb is one of the most comforting ways to feel that the two of you are connected.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alice Marie Johnson, some people are trying to talk to Trump at Mar-a-Lago, some people are trying to get on Fox News to pitch their case.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up, and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Oct. 2025
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Both Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas shared a positive takeaway from their chats with management.—
Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Gossip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossip. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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