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as in gossiper
a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others because her friend was such a compulsive gossip, she couldn't help but wonder if her private life wasn't also being made the talk of the town

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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy idle gossip can really damage a person's reputation even if it is later proven to be false

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Recent Examples of gossip
Noun
This could be a train wreck for rubbernecking fans of college football and TMZ-style gossip. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025 What The New Yorker Was Watching in 1925 On the occasion of our centenary, Richard Brody revisits the movie writing from the magazine’s first year, which included forward-looking criticism, gossip, a large dose of Charlie Chaplin, and a review of one of the greatest films in the history of cinema. Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Nancy and Minh are there too, but primarily to set up Peggy’s consternation that her neighbors, along with the rest of Rainey Street, have become a bunch of phone addicts hiding behind their Ring cams and gossiping on the Neighbors app instead of interacting face to face. Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025 Murdoch was initially skeptical of Trump’s first presidential bid, The New York Times notes, but the two went on to have a friendly relationship during the president’s first term, reportedly gossiping on the phone together as Fox personalities praised the president and his agenda. Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for gossip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossip
Noun
  • Celebrity gossiper Rob Shuter reported that the two recently let go of a number of their staff.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Her staff figured out how to get rid of the gossiper.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Two types of story dominated the chatter in the newsroom this week.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Read the Room While everyone’s all for friendly chatter before the game or between plays, once the ball’s in the air, many folks will want to focus all attention on what’s happening on screen.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One current rumor is that Reilly may walk out of the jury house altogether, which would add another dramatic complication to the season.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Presley responded to rumors of her dispute with her granddaughter in August 2023.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Crunch talks The industry split on this issue comes as auto bosses prepare to meet the EU’s von der Leyen on Friday.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What To Include In Your Martial Conversations When talking to legal counsel, be as specific as possible.
    Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The documentary is built around the chat with Sheen — which gives the impression of stretching across many days, based on lighting choices — but Renzi has assembled an impressive assortment of key figures from Sheen’s lives.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Experts previously stressed to Parents the importance of having ongoing chats with teens about social media, their activity on different platforms, and any issues that may arise.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Gossip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossip. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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