as in chatterers
a person who talks constantly
media magpies will no doubt seize upon the president's latest gaffe and blow it all out of proportion
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Recent Examples of magpies
According to the Korean Folk Art website, tigers were believed to keep away evil spirits, while magpies brought good news, and the animals were painted together to make a strong pairing.
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magpies
jays
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Bieber made a strong impression on manager John Schneider and the Blue jays front office with his performance against the Marlins.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Keep an eye out for chachalaca, green jays, Altamira orioles, and the occasional rare avian visitor that wanders in from faraway.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Magpies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magpies. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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