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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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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
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The two have already had a few chats away from prying eyes and shared a few kisses.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
Fireside styles are the perfect socks for fireside chats and life's cozy moments, including a special stars and stripes Americana design.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Inside, Hruskova presided over chats with sisterly energy, dispensing reassurance, pep talks, and relationship tips.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Freshservice's entry-level Starter plan ($19 per agent per month, billed annually) includes all the core ticket management features, with intake support from chats, emails, and phone calls.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
After analyzing everything from Substack posts to my group chats, my hottest take is that everyone is simply confused.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Roblox chats are unencrypted and monitored around the clock, according to the spokesperson.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Kenney-Silver, 56, says the cast has two group chats these days.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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
Rooster star Steve Carell chats about his latest show at HBO's Rooster Emmy FYC Event on April 26 in Los Angeles.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Host Mary Louise Kelly chats with national security correspondent Greg Myre and books and culture reporter Andrew Limbong about some of their favorite books and authors in the world of espionage fiction.
—December 29, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
My babysitter sent me screenshots of her group chats, all renamed in Cameli’s honor.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The two have already had a few chats away from prying eyes and shared a few kisses.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
Fireside styles are the perfect socks for fireside chats and life's cozy moments, including a special stars and stripes Americana design.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Inside, Hruskova presided over chats with sisterly energy, dispensing reassurance, pep talks, and relationship tips.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Freshservice's entry-level Starter plan ($19 per agent per month, billed annually) includes all the core ticket management features, with intake support from chats, emails, and phone calls.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
After analyzing everything from Substack posts to my group chats, my hottest take is that everyone is simply confused.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Roblox chats are unencrypted and monitored around the clock, according to the spokesperson.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Kenney-Silver, 56, says the cast has two group chats these days.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Verb
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
Rooster star Steve Carell chats about his latest show at HBO's Rooster Emmy FYC Event on April 26 in Los Angeles.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Host Mary Louise Kelly chats with national security correspondent Greg Myre and books and culture reporter Andrew Limbong about some of their favorite books and authors in the world of espionage fiction.
—December 29, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chats
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The talks, conducted in coordination with the US, lasted into the early hours of this morning, the source said, as the US was striking Iran.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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As the name suggests, the night was centered around facilitating deep conversations between strangers, a task much easier when phone usage is kept to a minimum, event organizers said.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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This morning, unconscious Moon forms an easy sextile with cerebral Mercury, so conversations feel safer, and a small update to a plan lands smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
13 Nov. 2025
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As Paula finally reaches Detective Gonzalez and excitedly chatters about her wire transfer ruse, the wry officer isn’t amused.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The chatter of cosmopolitan élites is the most reviled of all discourses right now.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The Kim-Xi meeting could include discussions on resuming Chinese tourism to North Korea and opening a bridge over the Yalu River that has remained unused years after its completion, Koh said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Simard’s discussions with First Native people led her to include centuries-old Indigenous, natural-world wisdom into her studies and conclusions.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The emotional high point comes at the bridge, when the song transforms into a stomp-clap rhythm and Rodrigo shouts the lyrics with abandon.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Patchett shouts out fellow authors in the novel, including George Saunders, Paul Murray and Kiran Desai.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Just search The Outside Podcast on YouTube to enjoy these chitchats with your eyes as well as your ears.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Chats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chats. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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