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burbling

verb

present participle of burble

as in chattering

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That’s nothing more than a nonsensical, demonizing political narrative spewed by left-wing politicians and their brethren in the progressive chattering class.

— Michael Zais, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Jean’s Beach at the Old Stove Pub The hush-hush purchase of the Old Stove Pub by Max Chodorow had everyone chattering for months.

— Nancy Kane, Curbed, 25 June 2026

Definition of chattering

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Within the venue gates but outside the stands, groups of friends were playing cornhole and having picnic dinners from food trucks parked onsite; older attendees were chatting and kids were kicking around mini soccer balls.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Anderson was the final one in the gym, spending nearly a good dozen or so minutes seated next to Hornets assistant coach Ryan Frazier, chatting for a lengthy spell while going over some things.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of chatting

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The interview was interrupted multiple times because of rain pattering against the barn roof where it was being held.

— Emily Chang, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Benito finds community with the like-minded Pleneros de la Cresta, who have been playing the island’s pattering folk music for over a decade.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025

Definition of pattering

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The tournament’s special status — its unwillingness to place any person above the sport — is part of why Williams wanted to play singles, not just doubles with her sister Venus, after waffling on the decision.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.

— Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of waffling

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Rather, Sophi refrained from immediately blabbing about her advantage to Savannah and Rizo, keeping the discovery all to herself.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
As with other gray-empowerment films like Thelma, there’s a touch of corniness in María Ángeles’ determination and resilience, which extends to a hint of blackmail to stop the real estate agent from blabbing to Clara.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025

Definition of blabbing

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The clearest early warning is heavy, frantic panting when a dog has not been exercising, along with drooling, red or dark gums, weakness or vomiting.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.

— Renee Anderson, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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