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burbling

verb

present participle of burble

as in chattering

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There was something that got a lot of people chattering in the world of math.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Some were already chattering about hitting Angine de Poitrine’s two nights at the Wiltern in December.

— Josh Martin, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of chattering

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Amal Clooney stunned in a red gown, as did Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, fresh off delivering a master class on the Lido, went from table to table chatting with guests as dinner was served.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 Sep. 2026
While chatting about his new horror-comedy, Buddy, the 55-year-old actor-comedian also shared his first remarks about the upcoming sequel to the 1997 cult classic starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 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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Luckily, Charlie admitted leaking that accusation to Georgia, which means Emira doesn’t have to fire or muzzle her assistant for blabbing.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of blabbing

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Stuff like Caitlin Clark getting mugged with no foul being called, or Sophie Cunningham pointing at some obnoxious player, or ESPN drooling over a coach wearing a pro-trans shirt.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Video released by the Milwaukie Police Department shows Descamps sprawled in a hospital bed, his body limp, moaning and drooling, while medical staff stood nearby.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

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