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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 chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
lingered at the water fountain for a little gossip
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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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as in to talk
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
a neighbor who loves to gossip with others about that couple's loud arguments
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Recent Examples of gossip
ABC News, 8 June 2026
British locals say 'the corgis are about' At the Feathers hotel and pub, about a mile from the Sandringham estate, staff serve beer and food with a side of royal gossip.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The actress was asked if this was response to gossip about her seeking cosmetic surgery.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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Noun
Platner hasn’t directly denied the existence of the texts but instead criticized the aide who talked to news outlets and accused the media of running gossip.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
British locals say 'the corgis are about' At the Feathers hotel and pub, about a mile from the Sandringham estate, staff serve beer and food with a side of royal gossip.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Verb
Islanders spend their days gossiping, working out, playing games and participating in the show's challenges.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The actress was asked if this was response to gossip about her seeking cosmetic surgery.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossip
Noun
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Her staff figured out how to get rid of the gossiper.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Aug. 2025
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This all comes as celebrity gossiper Rob Shuter reported that the couple had to let go of a number of their staff.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 July 2025
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Political chatter was less direct for much of the evening, with most discussion limited to how honored the fighters were to be competing at the White House, with an emphasis on celebrating veterans and first responders.—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Not that that chatter didn’t exist.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Because the rumors are rumoring.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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There have been rumors of people attempting suicide or dying at the facility, which the Herald has been unable to confirm.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In our chat, Secretary Chris Wright confirmed that ship traffic in and around the Strait of Hormuz is rising.—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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It is not limited to typing a question into a chat window.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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If this is true, the anonymous e-mailer, who worked at Domino’s with Webb, had inflated a report of some harmless chitchat between Crosby and her tenants into an actionable violation of jurors’ instructions not to discuss the case.—
James Lasdun,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
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Advertisement While a decline in idle chitchat among strangers in settings like grocery stores or restaurants may not seem as significant, research shows that, surprisingly, such small talk does a lot for our well-being.—
Markham Heid,
Time,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Gossip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossip. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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