as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
a bit of chitchat over lunch with people we hadn't seen in a while
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Recent Examples of chitchat
The pair talk about everything, from fun chitchat to discussing schemes and how Riley can get his body healthy as his load increases.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Behind them, another pair of former vice presidents and onetime political rivals engaged in friendly chitchat: former Vice Presidents Al Gore (D) and Dan Quayle (R).
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
The initial touch marks the transition from regular life—chitchat, logistics, social armor—to the otherworldly realm of the massage, in which mind and body are uniquely harmonized, and some kind of euphoria is achieved.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The big picture: Nationally, the trend has been the opposite, with most places seeing a slow but steady return to the land of cubicles, water cooler chitchat and harsh fluorescent lighting.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Behind them, another pair of former vice presidents and onetime political rivals engaged in friendly chitchat: former Vice Presidents Al Gore (D) and Dan Quayle (R).
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
The initial touch marks the transition from regular life—chitchat, logistics, social armor—to the otherworldly realm of the massage, in which mind and body are uniquely harmonized, and some kind of euphoria is achieved.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The big picture: Nationally, the trend has been the opposite, with most places seeing a slow but steady return to the land of cubicles, water cooler chitchat and harsh fluorescent lighting.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chitchat
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Across group chats, bridal forums, and doctors’ offices, a growing number of engaged couples are turning to GLP-1 medications—drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely prescribed for weight loss—as part of their wedding preparation timeline.—
Sara Radin,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Superbad star broke the news during a chat with Martin Scorsese for Interview Magazine.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those big tires with big sidewalls soak up a lot of the road chatter before the suspension even starts suspending.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity lands where chatter once created noise.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The days were spent in a sleek conference room, where guests gave talks.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Chitchat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chitchat. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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