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confab

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verb

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Recent Examples of confab
Noun
The last such confab was in 2018 for the death of President George H.W. Bush. Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025 Hollywood on TV Since breaking out, Hendricks has landed a wealth of high-profile TV roles including Sky’s Small Town, Big Story, which has international premiere next week at the Series Mania confab in Lille. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025 Davos, aka the annual World Economic Forum confab in the Swiss Alps, brings together the world’s leading figures in business, tech, investing and economics. Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025 Then, many will take their private jets to Davos, Switzerland, for the annual confab of the world’s most powerful CEOs and billionaires. Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for confab
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
Noun
  • Alyssa’s work with the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics further highlights her deep involvement in shaping discussions on important topics, such as AI in the global economy.
    Olivia Antigua, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But while most discussions focused on the negative aspects of AI – stealing the vocals, notes and likenesses of public figures without permission – Travis represents a productive use of the technology.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That chat is under review by the Pentagon Inspector General for the handling of sensitive information.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • But the other chat group included people with no clear reason for receiving the sensitive information.
    Quil Lawrence, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In each case, the situation should be carefully and clearly considered, consulted medically and then morally as well.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Architects now consult neuroscientists, and interior designers study circadian rhythms.
    Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Things got particularly ugly during 2016 presidential debates when he was asked to defend referring to women as fat pigs and slobs.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Whether that’s primarily on the players for not handling that like professionals, or on Briere for not recognizing the impact that losing Laughton (and, to a lesser extent, Erik Johnson) would have on the group, is up for debate.
    Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Related Articles Over the weekend, there was a lot of online chatter about Elliott either closing his business or selling it to Authentic Brands Group.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The last week has been a lot of chatter on the matter.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • John Mercer, head of research and retail analyst at Coresight Research, believes Shein, as well as Temu, will lose the advantage conferred by de minimis exemptions on U.S. import duties.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Attorneys for Khalil and the Department of Justice conferred with Farbiarz later Friday at a hearing not accessible to the public.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.
    Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Russia and Ukraine haven't held direct talks in years.
    USA Today, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The Iranian regime is enjoying the air of legitimacy granted to it by the Trump administration’s sudden pivot to direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear program.
    Noah Rothman, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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