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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
pleasant chatter over morning coffee
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2
as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the chatter of the ship's engine kept us awake all night
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
chattered idly while waiting in line
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as in to babble
to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly
the parrot chatters all day
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Recent Examples of chatter
Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite lots of recent chatter, there are strong reasons not to expect a rebound of Russian pipelined gas to Europe, a new analysis argues.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Louis Vuitton has launched the LV Biker MM, a new signature bag masterminded by artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, and the chattering fashion classes are already angling to invest.
—airmail.news, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
At the Gold Gala in May 2024, Christine cleared up chatter about rumblings that she was supposed to join RHOBH way back in 2014.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite lots of recent chatter, there are strong reasons not to expect a rebound of Russian pipelined gas to Europe, a new analysis argues.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The camera then zooms out of the hospital window, showing the family happily chattering as snow falls.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Louis Vuitton has launched the LV Biker MM, a new signature bag masterminded by artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, and the chattering fashion classes are already angling to invest.
—airmail.news, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chatter
Noun
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Murdoch, now Isomorphic’s president, told CNBC in an interview by video chat.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Feel free to copy and paste it to your pre-baby-meeting group chats, or use it as a jumping off point for your own personal message.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For that reason, in trying to determine which stocks may be worth nibbling on, taking a more holistic and qualitative view can help cut through the noise.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has made a great deal of noise about shifting our defense focus toward China and the Indo-Pacific region.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Worse yet, has Lutnick ever talked with a friend or relative in his or her 70s or 80s who depends on Social Security to cover basic bills?—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Speaking with the media a day later, several players talked Tuesday of feeling Ben Johnson’s intensity and confidence in front of the room.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fathers shushed babbling toddlers as their wives snuck out to change infants’ diapers.—
Carlos Nogueras Ramos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This stunning 215-foot-tall limestone arch was carved over many years by babbling Cedar Creek.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The gossip began summer of 2024, when the two were spotted out having lunch together.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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My name was in the news, the gossip sites, even on the billboards around town.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The tornado’s roar lasted only five seconds, but that was enough to demolish Bott’s service station, a family business and a Moundville, Missouri, landmark, leaving Bott in shock and with a feeling of uncertainty.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mid-set, Durst made a surprise entrance to sing alongside her, to the roar of the crowd.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The fitness industry still needs to get people comfortable conversing with AI, but Shams said by educating consumers about the value of using these technologies, the industry could find a healthy balance between human and AI.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Nvidia offers products that allow businesses to build or speed up the development of AI systems that can converse with people and perform tasks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Of course, some are just weird, like the Grampy Turnips, little old vegetable men planted in the soil who prattle on with unsolicited advice that’s occasionally useful and mostly waffle about.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2024
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While some critics prattle on in the comments with doubts, D'Amelio has stayed present throughout rehearsals and leaned on her costars — many of whom are also new to Broadway — to keep her concentration.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
29 Oct. 2024
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“Chatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chatter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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