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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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Biohacking has slipped out of Silicon Valley group chats and into strip malls, concierge offices and wellness chains with hundreds of locations.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Scammers sometimes invite hesitant victims into group chats filled with fake success stories.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Membership covers access to One Medical’s 24/7 on-demand virtual care services, including video chats with licensed providers within minutes, and in-person primary care visits.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
With enough space to comfortably fit three to four, the memory foam cushioning is comfy enough to host fireside chats under the stars or alfresco coffee rituals enjoyed in the early morning.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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
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
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
The suspects, who prepared to travel to the Washington, DC, area from all over the country, made their plans over social media and in group chats, according to federal charging documents.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Biohacking has slipped out of Silicon Valley group chats and into strip malls, concierge offices and wellness chains with hundreds of locations.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Scammers sometimes invite hesitant victims into group chats filled with fake success stories.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Membership covers access to One Medical’s 24/7 on-demand virtual care services, including video chats with licensed providers within minutes, and in-person primary care visits.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
With enough space to comfortably fit three to four, the memory foam cushioning is comfy enough to host fireside chats under the stars or alfresco coffee rituals enjoyed in the early morning.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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
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
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 agreement calls for an immediate end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and sets out expectations for the next phase of talks, which will tackle more challenging issues, mainly the future of Iran's nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That has tribes urgently seeking government-to-government talks with Interior Department officials in a bid to win an exemption, according to Blaine Harden of Inside Climate News.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Based on extensive research and conversations with Ms Lee, her family and others in her circle, Roché’s narrative emphasizes how much faith, patience and tireless effort was required of Lee’s generation just to secure the basic dignities of American citizenship.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
19 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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Political chatter was less direct for much of the evening, with most discussion limited to how honored the fighters were to be competing at the White House, with an emphasis on celebrating veterans and first responders.—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Not that that chatter didn’t exist.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Leaders of several other countries — including India, Kenya and Ukraine — were expected to join for discussions.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Zach Bryan shouts out the crowd on the London leg of his With Heaven on Tour on June 17.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Roaring and grunting, his body sleek with blood and sweat, Conan tussles and grapples with a series of opponents, dominating them all, while an audience of torch-wielding vulgarians shouts and howls at the pit’s lip.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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