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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The White House did not address whether Tuesday’s vote would lead to Trump relying more heavily on executive action — something the president himself seemed to suggest during his interview with Kudlow.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
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With increasing production complexity and a growing shortage of skilled labor, the Group views Physical AI systems as a robust solution to address gaps in both areas.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The speed and ease with which this bill is advancing stands in stark contrast to the gridlock that often greets legislation aimed at improving the daily lives of Floridians.—
Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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In a country in thrall to warm water, where geothermal heat fuels countless pools and lagoons, any new opening is greeted with avid curiosity.—
Rick Jordan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Chat (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chat%20%28with%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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