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
What does a gossiping coffee do?
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
But for the most part, the ladies will just be themselves, gabbing (and gossiping) away.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
There were no street-style fits or social media postings, just vaping and gossiping and patiently waiting to be let in to dance.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
They were seen by the clergy, for example, to be distracted by chocolate, drinking it and gossiping instead of paying attention to mass.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In subsequent phone calls, Tucker allegedly masturbated or engaged in phone sex without Tracy’s consent and accused her of gossiping about his marital problems, according to Tracy.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Months later, Hailey received a screenshot showing some of the pastors' adult daughters gossiping about the gun conflict.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 16 Jan. 2026
And what exactly are people gossiping about — and suing one another over — in the Hamptons?
—Curbed Staff, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
But for the most part, the ladies will just be themselves, gabbing (and gossiping) away.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
There were no street-style fits or social media postings, just vaping and gossiping and patiently waiting to be let in to dance.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
They were seen by the clergy, for example, to be distracted by chocolate, drinking it and gossiping instead of paying attention to mass.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In subsequent phone calls, Tucker allegedly masturbated or engaged in phone sex without Tracy’s consent and accused her of gossiping about his marital problems, according to Tracy.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Months later, Hailey received a screenshot showing some of the pastors' adult daughters gossiping about the gun conflict.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 16 Jan. 2026
And what exactly are people gossiping about — and suing one another over — in the Hamptons?
—Curbed Staff, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossiping
talking
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The straight-talking Benatia, who became sporting director in January 2025 after previously working for the club in an advisory role, fit a similar mould.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Riley was equally at ease when talking with the dentist, listening patiently as the man described his fancy new house in a gentrified area.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gossiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossiping. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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