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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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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
after the requisite confab, we got down to business
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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
David Bloom, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
While the start of the year has so far been lackluster, there’s still a lot to come in 2025 and these new projections arrive on the eve of annual studio-exhibition confab CinemaCon which kicks off tomorrow here in Las Vegas and runs through April 4.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
The four-day entertainment industry confab aims to establish India as a force in the global media and entertainment landscape, bringing together a high-wattage mix of world leaders, industry heavyweights, policymakers, creators and tech innovators.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
There’s even the possibility that California’s call for a gun control confab could be added to the COS efforts for a convention dealing with vastly different issues.
—Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
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As CinemaCon, the annual confab for movie theater owners, wraps today in Las Vegas, one film distributor has taken a decidedly different approach to survive and thrive amid the struggling theatrical exhibition business.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
While the start of the year has so far been lackluster, there’s still a lot to come in 2025 and these new projections arrive on the eve of annual studio-exhibition confab CinemaCon which kicks off tomorrow here in Las Vegas and runs through April 4.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
The four-day entertainment industry confab aims to establish India as a force in the global media and entertainment landscape, bringing together a high-wattage mix of world leaders, industry heavyweights, policymakers, creators and tech innovators.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
There’s even the possibility that California’s call for a gun control confab could be added to the COS efforts for a convention dealing with vastly different issues.
—Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
Noun
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Miller commenced the discussion with a brief slideshow that previewed some of the artwork, garments and, jewelry that will be on display next month.—
Scarlett Newman,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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But, after a discussion with Barman, she was hooked on the concept.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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That chat is under review by the Pentagon Inspector General for the handling of sensitive information.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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But the other chat group included people with no clear reason for receiving the sensitive information.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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Architects now consult neuroscientists, and interior designers study circadian rhythms.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In the original post, unlike the current debate, the user set the scene and provided some constraints.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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But Republicans refused to play ball, with no GOP members joining the debate over Hegseth’s fitness to serve and no proposals from Democrats adopted by the committee.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It's aimed towards trucks and sport utilities, whose designs usually include all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and whose chassis are more vulnerable to wheel chatter and heavier loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Panthers: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia AS: There’s been a lot of chatter about where Walker should play at the NFL level.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, masculinity remains one of the only frameworks that confers dignity: so much so that it's being used to position a return to manual labor as more meaningful than upward mobility.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Inside, Harry took his seat with a notepad and bottle of water in front of him, occasionally leaning in to confer with Afia during the high-profile hearing before three senior judges.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The residency includes consultations with industry professionals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Among other services, LPE will help embed sustainability values in scripts through consultations, and provide training, panels and courses to up-skill industry works.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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Russia and Ukraine haven't held direct talks in years.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The new plan, according to his talks with prison officials, is to house people awaiting deportation.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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