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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Logan O’Connor has told me in multiple chats over multiple seasons that players appreciate Jared’s steady, calm voice during a nine-month grind.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Users will soon be able to search for businesses directly through the app or share business contact cards in chats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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The small Nordic country had applied to join the EU in 2009 in the wake of the global financial crisis, before suspending membership talks four years later.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Wednesday’s talks lasted nearly nine hours and came after a full day of talks on Tuesday at the US State Department.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Noun
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In December 2024, Lipa posted photos featuring a diamond ring on her left ring finger, spurring engagement chatter.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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There’s plenty of chatter behind the scenes about more stories to come after the torrent of revelations since Platner announced his campaign.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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“Chitchats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chitchats. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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