CHATS Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

chats 1 of 2

noun

plural of chat

as in talks

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this short chats between parents and teachers during the school's open house

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as in conversations

talking or a talk between two or more people a fireside chat between two of America's foremost men of letters

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chats

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verb

present tense third-person singular of chat

as in converses

to engage in casual or rambling conversation the coffeehouse became the favored place to meet friends and chat for hours

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as in chatters

to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly lost in his own world, the toddler chatted happily for hours

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Recent Examples of chats

Noun

Starry summer nights and crisp fall evenings beg for campfire chats and waking beneath a canopy of leaves. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 For many fans, participation happens through media, creators, group chats and social platforms rather than from inside a venue. — Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Novak said prosecutors are likely to portray the interview, along with text messages, Discord chats and other communications, as a confession based on what Twiggs alleges Robinson told him. — Bethany Brown, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 This comes on the heels of iOS 27 beta 2, which added a dedicated Write with Siri button on the keyboard, an Insights feature in Apple Wallet, updates to iPhone-to-Android RCS chats, and more. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 As for group chats with his other costars, Meyers admitted that the others don’t have funny names, but do consist of some funny people. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 Hang up immediately Government agencies do not typically call or request video chats to discuss serious legal matters or investigations. — Ella Moore july 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 But the next day, Okeadu’s computer disappeared and his name was deleted from work chats. — ABC News, 30 June 2026

Verb

Some of the German Telegram chats date back to at least 2020, court documents show. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Dwayne Johnson chats all things Moana during a special Q&A to promote the live-action film in Rio De Janeiro July 2. — Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 While Yahia chats with The Star, his daughter, Hannah, takes a tray of baklava out of the oven. — Jenna Thompson june 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 Inside the motel, Paula chats with Sky. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 June 2026 The tool chats with job candidates, answers their questions about Chipotle, collects basic information, schedules interviews, and sends offer letters to candidates selected by hiring managers. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026 Over 150 episodes, Broski genially but insightfully chats with a wide range of guests, from fellow YouTubers to A-list talent. — Randee Dawn, Variety, 26 May 2026 Budget brawl House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley chats with legislators during the 2025 Georgia Legislative session. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 15 May 2026 Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday. — Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chats

Noun

The foreign minister of Qatar — a mediator in the conflict — had said ceasefire talks would continue after the multiday funeral last week for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

— NPR Staff, NPR, 14 July 2026
An investment firm run by Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian is among those involved in early talks.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of talks

Noun

Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter.

— Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
There is a lot of chatter out there on the interwebs about who will and won’t be in the house for Big Brother season 28.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Definition of chatter

Noun

In this case, the review will likely include discussions with Apple, who would need to grant Lego permission to do the project.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The talks were first reported by the New York Times, which pegged the deal’s worth at as much as $10 billion over two years, citing three people with knowledge of the discussions.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of discussions

Verb

In the background, an adult voice shouts at the bear, helping to scare the animal off.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
If a street preacher shouts their sermon into a bullhorn on a public street, and a nearby business owner calls the police, who is in the right?

— Emily Holshouser July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026