CHATTING (WITH) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

chatting (with)

verb

present participle of chat (with)

as in speaking (to or with)

to communicate with by means of spoken words chatting with the other expectant couples before the start of Lamaze class

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addressing

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The scrambles to paper over the shortfalls essentially kick the fiscal can down the road without addressing the underlying causes.

— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Medicare supplemental insurance, also known as Medigap, is one option for addressing some of those expenses.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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