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noun

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Recent Examples of gab
Verb
Ahead of the audiobook’s May 7 release, and a promotional tour that Wilson admitted is poised to put their love of chat to the ultimate test, the authors spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about all things gab. Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Trump’s tendency to gab meant that minimizing his time on the witness stand was a no-brainer. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2023 The series mimics the formula of most wellness podcasts—each episode features a topic such as skin care or sleep, and the hosts gab about various products—but the conversation takes sudden digressions, plumbing the ways in which a mind, addled by the industry, struggles to know peace. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2021 And right in the middle is Piano’s architectural intimation of what a museum is for: The entire building is organized around a soaring central courtyard with a smattering of cafe tables, where students and locals alike study, work, or gab happily in a cool wash of daylight pouring in from above. Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 On the show, Phil and his co-hosts gab in crisp accents about pawn sacrifices and variations on the Sicilian Defense with the rowdy bonhomie of lads closing down a pub. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 13 July 2022 But a backyard chat or gab through gridlock won’t offer the kind of help many individuals need. Washington Post, 5 May 2022 Of course, there’s a lot more to gab about this week than inspirational sports stories, so read on. Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2021
Noun
The latest gab session was instead devoted to taking questions from the fans — which led to a surprising story about a rock & roll legend. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 May 2025 And as the resident gossip expert, no one is more equipped to handle the trickiest aspects of gab, even when gossip just might be the villain of the story. Kelsey McKinney, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2025 As Margot departs, Jim turns his attention back to Jenni and gabs about a former coworker named Dave, who recently lost 100 pounds. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 The first without the second risks turning the board into a gab session of conceptual ideas that never gain traction. Doug Sundheim, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 As Margot departs, Jim turns his attention back to Jenni and gabs about a former coworker named Dave, who recently lost 100 pounds. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 As Eden gabs, the pair inch across and climb over rows in search of maximum comfort and no moisture. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 Writers tend to have a gift for writing but not for gab. Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 18 Jan. 2024 Throw in Howell-Baptiste’s very funny loquacious gab, Arterton’s enigmatic iciness, Elgar’s deliciously off-kilter viciousness and a believably raw turn from Abboud and there’s a good core here, one diminished by the strained logic as the series progresses. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gab
Verb
  • Hurley, 59, was then captured posing for pictures at the event and the couple were seen chatting outside.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • Arden had been chatting with his husband, actor Andy Mientus, about the Tony-winning musical by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater spun from Wedekind’s drama.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 27 May 2025
  • June's tearful talk with her mom is followed by an equally emotional exchange with her husband.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Afterward, the royals make their way to the Royal Tea Tent to converse with other guests.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 May 2025
  • Meanwhile, Miranda Lambert holds a puppy in Frisco, Texas, and Prince William and Kate Middleton converse during a VE Day service in London.
    Grace Harrington, People.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Much of the chatter leading up to the series has centered around the reception Soto will receive from the Yankees faithful.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
  • The lounges sway to their usual rhythm of excited chatter, clinking glasses and former players recalling their eras.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025

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