1
as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a local diner where the town gossips like to twitter
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as in chirping
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird
his two-way radio twittered as he answered it
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as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
has this grating habit of twittering helplessly whenever she's nervous
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Recent Examples of twittering
Against a palette of softly glitching synth, Zelda flute, and twittering mechanical birds, the song circles feelings of uncertainty about commitment, sacrifice, and choosing one’s true path.
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twittering
Verb
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These limitations disappoint when other apps, such as Google Slides and PowerPoint, don’t limit collaborators and support chatting.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu returned the favor by presenting Swift with Artist of the Year; she was seen chatting with Swift and Kelce backstage.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Doncic and Bitadze started chirping at one another while Luka was shooting.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Dotonbori district is so alive and vibrant at night, with all kinds of street vendors, people laughing in the street, and these fun, glowing party boats going by in the canals.—
Matt Bomer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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When his star player scored a goal and pointed to his wife and baby out in the stands, Petzold burst out laughing.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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In his book The Stalin Cult, the historian Jan Plamper described a group of students, including some World War II veterans, who flipped the Stalin poster in their dorm to face the wall before talking candidly about their wartime experience.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Birol said the agency was talking with countries including Canada and Mexico about increasing the production of crude and oil products.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Little kids are especially talented at the sort of goofiness that gets everyone giggling with joy.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Set on a remote Scottish island, the film follows siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O’Rourke), who spend their days hunting birds, conversing with mythical beings, and fiercely fending off outsiders.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Later at a restaurant, the rest of the Clyburn clan is more engaged with their devices than conversing as a family.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One video shows black smoke streaming out of a building where a wall is painted blue with flowers and the sound of a woman can be heard screaming.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Nunez then began raping her while Jones stuffed rocks in her mouth to try to stop her from screaming, detectives said in the report.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is the shelter’s busiest season, making for the film’s most vibrant, chattering section, and Hélène adapts well to the rhythm and volume of whatever company rolls in, while occasionally retreating to the woods for some respite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Twittering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twittering. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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