as in chats
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 chitchats
Just search The Outside Podcast on YouTube to enjoy these chitchats with your eyes as well as your ears.
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Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chitchats
Noun
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As part of the agreement, Roblox will implement facial age estimation technology to limit younger users’ chats to only those in similar age groups.—
Jessica Hill,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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As part of the agreement, Roblox will implement facial age estimation technology to limit younger users' chats to only those in similar age groups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also acknowledged indirect talks.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was plenty of chatter about keeping an eye on the Lakers as a potential sleeper team in the West before Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) went down with injuries this month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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But most of his chatter during the night was about the larger issues that prompted the tour just a matter of weeks earlier.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Chitchats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chitchats. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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