as in talking
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 gossiping
And what exactly are people gossiping about — and suing one another over — in the Hamptons?
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Curbed Staff, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
But when things go smoothly, the crew is mostly left to their own devices—and the minimal supervision leaves a lot of room for gossiping, flirting, getting high, and blasting EDM in the high-speed quad line.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
Based on the Gospel of Luke, guests are led in groups of 10 by biblical guides Zebulun and Rebekah through the bustling village streets of Bethlehem, encountering Roman soldiers, marketplace merchants, gossiping villagers, census takers, philosophers, dancers, and more.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Jordan knows one of the oldest tricks in the dysfunctional couple book — how gossiping about others can be a pretty strong glue if no other glue is attainable.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Drea Nicole and Lex P, the hosts of the Pour Minds podcast, act as caterers of Walker’s wedding while gossiping about her A-list guests.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2019, a group of NATO leaders were captured on camera gossiping about him.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Sophia keeps her Instagram private but started opening up more on TikTok in 2025, including sharing a fun video about gossiping with her mom.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Curbed Staff, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
But when things go smoothly, the crew is mostly left to their own devices—and the minimal supervision leaves a lot of room for gossiping, flirting, getting high, and blasting EDM in the high-speed quad line.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
Based on the Gospel of Luke, guests are led in groups of 10 by biblical guides Zebulun and Rebekah through the bustling village streets of Bethlehem, encountering Roman soldiers, marketplace merchants, gossiping villagers, census takers, philosophers, dancers, and more.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Jordan knows one of the oldest tricks in the dysfunctional couple book — how gossiping about others can be a pretty strong glue if no other glue is attainable.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Drea Nicole and Lex P, the hosts of the Pour Minds podcast, act as caterers of Walker’s wedding while gossiping about her A-list guests.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2019, a group of NATO leaders were captured on camera gossiping about him.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Sophia keeps her Instagram private but started opening up more on TikTok in 2025, including sharing a fun video about gossiping with her mom.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossiping
talking
Verb
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Frankly, talking cost per use, the nail care hack pays for itself.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Seconds before the shooting, Good and her wife are seen talking to Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Gossiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossiping. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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