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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
Bob Herman, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
That's my chief takeaway from meeting with 15 different CEOs, a dozen of whom were off the record, at the 44th annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, which is perhaps the most important and certainly the largest of any industry confab.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This year, not so much, my colleague Tara Bannow reports from the confab.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
That's my chief takeaway from meeting with 15 different CEOs, a dozen of whom were off the record, at the 44th annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, which is perhaps the most important and certainly the largest of any industry confab.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
This has made Saudi Arabia’s annual investment confab a venue to both deploy cash globally and lure investors to the country, and officials at FII are touting that the latter effort is bearing fruit.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
Noun
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Doing so will put you in a better place for any upcoming or ongoing tough discussions with the people who matter most to you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s nuclear program has been at the center of the discussions.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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For months after the cease-and-desist order, patients continued to complain online in social media chat groups, Yelp reviews and Instagram posts of new injuries from procedures at Tonya Beauty.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The chat ended with Taylor trying to keep her cool while rhapsodizing about her love for the classic 1990 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere romcom Pretty Woman.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Always consult a veterinarian before giving your pet calming supplements or treats.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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For most, this is beyond expertise, so consulting a Houston truck accident lawyer can assist with resolving the situation or obtaining compensation.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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During last year’s budget debates, Chicago’s then-chief financial officer, Jill Jaworski, provided aldermen with a chart projecting that these bonds would be retired in 2031 and total interest on them would amount to $58 million.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Next week, the Supreme Court will consider whether the gun ban for drug users is unconstitutionally broad in a high-stakes case at the center of growing debate over whether marijuana deserves a carve-out in the law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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This year’s unexpected winner, however worthy, is likely to re-stoke debate over the category within BAFTA and kids and family circles, following chatter last year after Paddington In Peru was excluded from the long-list.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Grinning and giggling, their chatter in between camera setups is all over the place.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Community colleges may not confer more than an associate’s degree under current law.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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The law’s powers can be invoked only after a formal declaration of national emergency, and the word tariff appears nowhere among the powers conferred upon the president by the law.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Developed in close consultation with geriatricians, regulators, and pharmaceutical companies, PROSPR is designed to create the foundation for a true longevity sector by enabling, in a clinical trial lasting just three years, the first generation of drugs targeting aging.—
Andrew S. Brack,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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The physician and surgeon provides medical care to inmates at the California Health Care Facility, including exams, treatment and consultations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the talks have made little tangible progress, and Iran partially closed the vital Strait of Hormuz for military drills.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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There was Magic and Kareem and Jeanie Buss, who all gave compelling talks, very appropriate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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