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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
Lee interacted with attendees, greeted fans and provided customer service inside the restaurant, taking pictures, chatting and serving menu items.
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Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
And in retirement, Begel loved to sit on his front porch on Milwaukee's east side, chatting with neighbors about their lives and telling stories about his own.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Court records show that, in February 2024, Nunez began chatting with a 13-year-old girl from Connecticut on Roblox, a gaming platform.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
But the boy was all smiles while chatting with Epps.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
While chatting with Palmer, a fellow child star, the conversation turned toward their experiences dating older men as teenagers.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
While The Return wasn’t seen from the beginning as a potential international seller, Starlight Media’s sales team were at MIP London last week, chatting to potential sales houses about taking it on for global distribution.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Soon Emanuel was talking to Brian Grazer, and Bill Maher proved to be one of the more gregarious guests, chatting with a few excited art collectors.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
Jeannot and Deslauriers were seen chatting at the red line during pre-game warmups.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
And in retirement, Begel loved to sit on his front porch on Milwaukee's east side, chatting with neighbors about their lives and telling stories about his own.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Court records show that, in February 2024, Nunez began chatting with a 13-year-old girl from Connecticut on Roblox, a gaming platform.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
But the boy was all smiles while chatting with Epps.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
While chatting with Palmer, a fellow child star, the conversation turned toward their experiences dating older men as teenagers.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
While The Return wasn’t seen from the beginning as a potential international seller, Starlight Media’s sales team were at MIP London last week, chatting to potential sales houses about taking it on for global distribution.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Soon Emanuel was talking to Brian Grazer, and Bill Maher proved to be one of the more gregarious guests, chatting with a few excited art collectors.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
Jeannot and Deslauriers were seen chatting at the red line during pre-game warmups.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chatting
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After all, talking to a defiant teen can be like tiptoeing through a minefield—the smallest misstep could set off an argument.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Romero could be seen shouting at his team-mates after Julian Alvarez gave Atletico a 3-0 lead.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Residents in several neighborhoods have been protesting at night as the capital has been plunged into darkness, banging pots and pans and shouting anti-government slogans.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An Anthropic spokesperson told NBC News that users of its AI systems must be over 18 years old because young people are at higher risk of experiencing negative outcomes when conversing with chatbots.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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The simplest solution to those telephone calls is to explain your and your other friends’ habit of conversing only by text, and to say that such has become your policy.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
3 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
Verb
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Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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His first swing of spring training showcased the kind of pop that has kept the Yankees drooling.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
3 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Cite this Entry
“Chatting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chatting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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