confab 1 of 2

noun

ˈkän-ˌfab How to pronounce confab (audio)
Definition of confabnext
1
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue we had a little confab about the merits of the plan

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2
as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this after the requisite confab, we got down to business

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confab

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verb

as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem the members of the condo board have been confabbing about the security problem

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Recent Examples of confab
Noun
Not since 1982, when Democrats last held a midterm confab, has either party met this way during the off-year elections. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and the Democratic National Committee announced Friday counterprogramming plans to the GOP’s two-day confab. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
Add to that the expectation that DC will be a ghost town from October to the second week of November for the pivotal election, and many Republicans will be in Texas the rest of this week for the GOP midterms confab. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 So, while Rue and Maddy are confabbing over milkshakes in a diner, Alamo sends Rue off for a drive with his two toughs, G (Marshawn Lynch) and the icy Bishop (Darrell Britt-Gibson). — Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for confab
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
  1. discussion
  2. chat
  3. consult
  4. debate
  5. chatter
  6. confer
  7. consultation
  8. talk
Noun
  • At least two federal bills to regulate AI in politics are pending discussion and approval by lawmakers.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
  • SpaceX is attempting to build the fourth nationwide wireless carrier by combining its Starlink direct-to-device network with ground infrastructure, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with discussions.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • After Jahan Dotson’s chance at a first impression came and went with only one catch for 19 yards in a season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Falcons’ receiver shared a brief chat with president of football Matt Ryan.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Bassetti was on fiery form during his fireside chat, calling out streamers for not sharing back end and calling on European producers to demand better terms of trade to avoid remaining simply guns for hire.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of chat
Verb
  • Always consult with a medical professional before making any major changes that can affect your health.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Women often consult primary care physicians as perimenopausal symptoms develop, and there are significant gaps in menopause knowledge among clinicians who practice internal medicine.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of consult
Noun
  • Essential California asked the bishop about his letter and the church’s role in the immigration debate while checking in with a couple of Catholic scholars who offered their perspectives.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • Queer Eye’s final season brought off-screen drama but no chatter beyond that.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But even as top European content industry insiders gathered to hear Bajaria speak, chatter about her future fired back up in Hollywood this week.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of chatter
Verb
  • The state bestowed Netflix, Paramount and Lionsgate as studio partners, which have conferred a series of incentives to produce titles there.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For employers, the short-term costs of covering a drug often outweigh the long-term benefits that medication may confer, at least from the employer’s POV.
    — Dylan Scott, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of confer
Noun
  • The European Commission opened a public consultation on circular VAT in September of this year.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Experts who are part of consultations expect the new policy to lay down clear and consistent rules, which will also help the industry overcome challenges around land acquisition and simplify a fragmented approval process.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • Russia and Ukraine are engaged in talks on ending the plight of people trapped in Oleshky, Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said in an interview with Espreso.
    — SAMYA KULLAB, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Her talk focused on being flexible and creative when responding to stress.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
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