CHATTING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

chatting

verb

present participle of chat

as in talking

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 shouting

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 chatting According to Schaffer, just as surreal as directing the former president was chatting with him during the downtime of the four-hour shoot. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 Walk past locals chatting beside their motorbikes and enter the pedestrian Old Town through the Sea Gate beneath its Venetian lion. — Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026 In the flick, George and his mom, Kate Middleton, are seen chatting with Commonwealth Games athletes. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Many were entertained at the idea of Prince William, who is next in line to the British throne waiting patiently for his wife to finish chatting. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 While chatting about her famous dad, Sunny recalled impersonating him as a kid alongside her older sister Sadie. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 People continue to mill around the Jeep, chatting casually, trying to understand what has happened. — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 O’Connell offered more context while chatting with talk show host Ripa. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 Meanwhile, Hochul visited the Buffalo Bills training camp, chatting with fans and huddling with the team. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 29 July 2026

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The boy wasn’t talking, unlike other toddlers his age who are typically using simple words and phrases.

— Jackie Mader, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
But Democratic primary voters aren’t talking to GOP strategists.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of talking

Verb

But there’s something else Sirianni realized in conversing with the chatbot.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The series will feature Questlove and three guests playing a variety of games from Uno to Jenga to original Questlove creations, all while conversing about their lives and careers.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 July 2026

Definition of conversing

Verb

That’s nothing more than a nonsensical, demonizing political narrative spewed by left-wing politicians and their brethren in the progressive chattering class.

— Michael Zais, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Jean’s Beach at the Old Stove Pub The hush-hush purchase of the Old Stove Pub by Max Chodorow had everyone chattering for months.

— Nancy Kane, Curbed, 25 June 2026

Definition of chattering

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While drooling during sleep can conjure scary thoughts of a health problem, experts say the habit is nothing to worry about — though there are still certain signs to watch for.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
If your pet is vomiting, drooling, showing weakness or having trouble swallowing or breathing, head directly to a veterinary hospital.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of drooling

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Temescal Gateway Park is a 141-acre expanse in Pacific Palisades that features a babbling brook, oak and sycamore canyons and trails that zigzag up the mountains, providing views of the Pacific Ocean and its coastline.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
There's one spot on Richard's land where the Guadalupe slows to a babbling brook at the base of a tree.

— Bo Evans, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of babbling

Verb

An edgy confrontation The Rangers were still seething as Keenan attempted to address the team following a demoralizing 3-1 loss, with a few snapping back or muttering under their breath.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
On Tuesday, cameras caught Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing muttering something after looking back at the Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee, who was in discomfort after an awkward slide at home plate.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026