cross talk

noun

Definition of cross talknext
as in happy talk

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Recent Examples of cross talk But in recent years, investigators have uncovered chemical and electrical cross talk between neurons and cancer cells that powerfully fuel a tumor’s growth. — Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2025 This activates a lot of cross talk and arguing, and finally, Whitney apologizes to Lisa. — Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024 Some of Harris’ most memorable moments in previous debates and in Senate hearings have come during cross talk. — Hadas Gold, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024 Their 2020 debates were historic for the putdowns, cross talk and apparent enmity. — The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for cross talk
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  1. happy talk
  2. exchange
Noun
  • All the monsters can go away now or just go hiding under the bed where they’ll conveniently be forgotten amid the coming happy talk for the next eight months.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Anyone with happy talk about AI data centers or endless growth was going to destroy the state.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of happy talk
Noun
  • Ironically, this whole exchange happened before she’d even officially been cast in the movie.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Each addition pulls another exchange function inside the brokerage perimeter, where it gets priced like brokerage.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of exchange

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