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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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Among the several graphs show during the confab, horror productions have surged since the 1940s in Hollywood, more than any other genre.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Thousands descend on San Diego each year for Comic-Con, probably Hollywood’s largest marketing convention, and Disney has created its own version with its D23 confabs.
—Nicole Sperling, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The Council effort has infuriated DC 37 brass, and in a previously unreported March 19 meeting, union leaders took action to punish the lawmakers backing the bill, according to minutes of the confab reviewed by The News.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Most of the attention is initially on Jason and Janet and Nia and Danny, who have a little confab in the pool.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Among the several graphs show during the confab, horror productions have surged since the 1940s in Hollywood, more than any other genre.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Thousands descend on San Diego each year for Comic-Con, probably Hollywood’s largest marketing convention, and Disney has created its own version with its D23 confabs.
—Nicole Sperling, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The Council effort has infuriated DC 37 brass, and in a previously unreported March 19 meeting, union leaders took action to punish the lawmakers backing the bill, according to minutes of the confab reviewed by The News.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
Noun
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a roundtable discussion in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage on July 11.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The current explosion of AI innovation—and particularly AI chat interfaces, which make AI accessible to anyone—is largely fueled by advancements in computing power, the availability of massive datasets and breakthroughs in ML algorithms.—
Tigran Sloyan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Snapchat introduced Sponsored Snaps from creators, enabling advertisers to send a Sponsored Snap directly from a creator’s handle to Snapchat users in the chat feed.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Scenic design is by Tony winner Derek McLane, with costumes by Tony nominee Jennifer Moeller and longtime Parton stylist Steve Summers consulting.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to consult with your attorney to garner any legal ramifications pertaining to your situation and any potential legal entanglements regarding AI and mental health.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The debate was ignited once again in July when Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge torture sites were added to the list, 50 years on from the Communist government’s rise to power.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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While the debate rages on, the funerals keep coming.—
For the Carroll County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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That means subway rumbles, office chatter, and café chaos all fade into the background.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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For years, there has been chatter among technologists in national security circles about the need to improve software delivery in the federal government.—
Lisa Umberger,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In 2021, California courts invalidated Proposition B on procedural grounds — because the city had not met and conferred with labor unions before placing it on the ballot.—
John J Roach Iii,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The three players to my left seem to be acting as a cabal, conferring and voting together.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other duties include promoting and coordinating statewide community college planning and programs; providing consultation and advice to community college officials and interpreting state and federal laws and policies relating to the community colleges.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The new office has five patient rooms, two labs and spaces for physician and dietitian consultations.—
Jim Owczarski,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As the merger faced regulatory approval and Paramount engaged in settlement talks with Trump, staffers in the news division were in a perpetual state of consternation, while Democratic lawmakers raised the prospect that of a violation of anti-bribery laws.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company, according to multiple outlets, is in early talks with investors about a stock sale for current and former employees at a $500 billion valuation, a massive jump from its previous valuation of $300 billion.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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