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

Livestream chats, fan conventions, charity streams, book clubs, mutual-aid networks, and local meetups can move people from passive spectatorship toward real relationships. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Group chats operated around the clock, filled with memes, tactical analysis and predictions that aged poorly within minutes. — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 Us Weekly reported the couples were all smiles, laughs, and chats. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026 The show finds the comedian bonding with famous sports figures while immersed in tubs filled with ice, which brings an uncomfortable comedic urgency to their chats. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 July 2026 In the mini-documentary, Robyn chats with Metronomy founder Joseph Mount about Sexistential, detailing her creative process and breaking down how early demos evolved into the final LP. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026 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 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

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 Rockies have yet to broach extension talks with Goodman, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity in order to speak candidly.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
After nearly a month of silence, the government made its first apparent move to engage with the protesters Monday, when a senior minister held talks with movement representatives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of talks

Noun

Disturbing jailhouse conversations don’t connect mother to murders Allegations of drug abuse and child neglect against Marcee Gray were already well established by the time her son Colt entered guilty pleas on 55 counts.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Their movements are tracked, conversations are restricted, decisions are tightly controlled, and accomplishments are rewarded with superficial incentives.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of conversations

Noun

But for as much financial chatter as there is about what players make and what teams cost, there’s still a major element of the unknown that most coaches believe is working against them.

— Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The rest ranged from issues like immigration enforcement and Georgia’s marquee races to more surprising chatter about the hometown baseball team.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of chatter

Noun

Sources briefed on discussions have indicated that no deal has been agreed between the clubs but negotiations remain ongoing.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
The Heat has had discussions with the representatives for both players, according to league sources.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of discussions

Verb

That video shows three boys scrubbing the floor and walls of a room in the school with rags as Morrison shouts commands and admonishments.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 24 July 2026
In the background, an adult voice shouts at the bear, helping to scare the animal off.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026