as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
had to master the art of the schmooze if she wanted to get ahead in the business
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or shmooze
as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
spent every spare minute of the conference schmoozing with the industry's power players
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Recent Examples of schmooze
Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Instead, many attendees seemed to have caught a bad case of FOMO and were determined to grab every single opportunity to exchange ideas—and schmooze—with fellow participants.
—Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Many of their remarks were vague and filled with typical management platitudes, but
below are some of the snippets of conversation that caught my attention over two days
of schmoozing with watch executives employed by one of the most powerful groups in
the industry.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This is also a great day to schmooze — romance is in the air!
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Instead, many attendees seemed to have caught a bad case of FOMO and were determined to grab every single opportunity to exchange ideas—and schmooze—with fellow participants.
—Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
There will also be the regular parties and schmoozing: a cigar and chocolate social hosted by National Committeeman Shawn Steel, a book signing by potential gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, and Saturday-night receptions hosted by the two candidates for party chair.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Many of their remarks were vague and filled with typical management platitudes, but
below are some of the snippets of conversation that caught my attention over two days
of schmoozing with watch executives employed by one of the most powerful groups in
the industry.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for schmooze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schmooze
Noun
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Tesfaye’s bold and electric presence onstage and onscreen is an intriguing counterpoint to the thoughtful and soft-spoken man who sits for a chat about his movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Phil and Rasmus were sat next to me, and were super open for a chat, outlining loads of stuff, thoroughly decent people, Phil then asked Matt Benham to come down and chat to my kids.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Afterward, the royals make their way to the Royal Tea Tent to converse with other guests.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Miranda Lambert holds a puppy in Frisco, Texas, and Prince William and Kate Middleton converse during a VE Day service in London.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Seven bargaining units are already in active talks with the California Department of Human Resources to reach new agreements.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress (BBC) Follow me on Twitter.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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An Israeli military official, who requested anonymity to discuss operational details, said that some ground troops had begun to advance in Gaza, but declined to say when, where or how far.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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But social media is full of media personalities and onlookers discussing the Combs trial with the timbre of a gossip blogger recounting a Real Housewives episode.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Much of the chatter leading up to the series has centered around the reception Soto will receive from the Yankees faithful.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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The lounges sway to their usual rhythm of excited chatter, clinking glasses and former players recalling their eras.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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And as the resident gossip expert, no one is more equipped to handle the trickiest aspects of gab, even when gossip just might be the villain of the story.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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As Margot departs, Jim turns his attention back to Jenni and gabs about a former coworker named Dave, who recently lost 100 pounds.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Schmooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmooze. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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