as in to speak (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
chatting with the other expectant couples before the start of Lamaze class
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At a team meeting the day after Simms was hurt, Parcells addressed his team.—
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Earlier Wednesday, Riddle Hospital in Media received a $4 million grant with hopes of addressing health care challenges in Delaware County following the closure of Crozer Health.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ryans stood a few yards inside the doorway of the visitors’ locker room and greeted every player with a few words of encouragement and a handshake and hug.—
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New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Williams greeted the show's loyal fans.—
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PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Chat (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chat%20%28with%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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