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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
These limitations disappoint when other apps, such as Google Slides and PowerPoint, don’t limit collaborators and support chatting.
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Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu returned the favor by presenting Swift with Artist of the Year; she was seen chatting with Swift and Kelce backstage.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Niebla, presumably after chatting with Stammen, visited the pitcher after the Tigers loaded the bases via two walks and a single, all with one out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The video also features scenes from Disney+’s recent Hannah Montana anniversary special, which showed Cyrus returning to the set of the Disney Channel show, singing some of Hannah’s biggest hits and chatting with special guests such as Chappell Roan and Selena Gomez.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Mirza Mohammad, 70, was equally determined to maintain his usual ritual of strolling to the park near his home in west Tehran and chatting with neighbors.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Early in his tenure, Niccol spoke with customers who lamented the lack of comfortable seating Starbucks locations once had, as well as baristas recognizing and chatting with them.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
The agents stood together, chatting, and not directing passengers or aiding in the formation of the line.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Before chatting with Deiver, Accurso spoke to Gael, a 5-year-old with significant developmental delays.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu returned the favor by presenting Swift with Artist of the Year; she was seen chatting with Swift and Kelce backstage.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Niebla, presumably after chatting with Stammen, visited the pitcher after the Tigers loaded the bases via two walks and a single, all with one out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The video also features scenes from Disney+’s recent Hannah Montana anniversary special, which showed Cyrus returning to the set of the Disney Channel show, singing some of Hannah’s biggest hits and chatting with special guests such as Chappell Roan and Selena Gomez.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Mirza Mohammad, 70, was equally determined to maintain his usual ritual of strolling to the park near his home in west Tehran and chatting with neighbors.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Early in his tenure, Niccol spoke with customers who lamented the lack of comfortable seating Starbucks locations once had, as well as baristas recognizing and chatting with them.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
The agents stood together, chatting, and not directing passengers or aiding in the formation of the line.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Before chatting with Deiver, Accurso spoke to Gael, a 5-year-old with significant developmental delays.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chatting
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The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But our cast from Hunting Wives happened to be at the party, and there was Ted talking to them and taking selfies.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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The scene quickly becomes chaotic with shouting on both sides.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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What was disturbing were people who sped past a foot away from elderly people, shouting obscenities with faces twisted in hatred.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Set on a remote Scottish island, the film follows siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O’Rourke), who spend their days hunting birds, conversing with mythical beings, and fiercely fending off outsiders.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Later at a restaurant, the rest of the Clyburn clan is more engaged with their devices than conversing as a family.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is the shelter’s busiest season, making for the film’s most vibrant, chattering section, and Hélène adapts well to the rhythm and volume of whatever company rolls in, while occasionally retreating to the woods for some respite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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These plants contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause unpleasant symptoms for dogs and cats alike, such as drooling, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rhythm, and even some neurologic signs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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In an eventual 57-point Hurricanes victory, Stevenson was balling and jabbering about it, too, to every Wildcats pass catcher within earshot.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Avoid Comparisons and Labels Your best friend's 8-month-old son is babbling, while your daughter, at 9 months, is silent.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Dining Room occupies a two-floor pavilion deep inside the jungle, with babbling streams visible through its glass floor.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the director was egging me on, encouraging me to go further with the hunching and muttering.—
Andrew Martin,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Old friend Daniel Vladar was spectacular in making 26 saves, several of which had Morgan Geekie (nine total shots, five on net, two blocked, two misses) muttering to himself.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Chatting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chatting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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