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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
we had a little confab about the merits of the plan
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
after the requisite confab, we got down to business
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
the members of the condo board have been confabbing about the security problem
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Recent Examples of confab
Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Hollywood on TV Since breaking out, Hendricks has landed a wealth of high-profile TV roles including Sky’s Small Town, Big Story, which has international premiere next week at the Series Mania confab in Lille.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Davos, aka the annual World Economic Forum confab in the Swiss Alps, brings together the world’s leading figures in business, tech, investing and economics.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Then, many will take their private jets to Davos, Switzerland, for the annual confab of the world’s most powerful CEOs and billionaires.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
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The last such confab was in 2018 for the death of President George H.W. Bush.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Hollywood on TV Since breaking out, Hendricks has landed a wealth of high-profile TV roles including Sky’s Small Town, Big Story, which has international premiere next week at the Series Mania confab in Lille.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Davos, aka the annual World Economic Forum confab in the Swiss Alps, brings together the world’s leading figures in business, tech, investing and economics.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Then, many will take their private jets to Davos, Switzerland, for the annual confab of the world’s most powerful CEOs and billionaires.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
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During the discussions, hitting coaches Troy Snitker and Alex Cintrón encouraged Smith to get more into his legs and start his swing quicker, hoping the 22-year-old phenom could drive the baseball with more authority.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Alyssa’s work with the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics further highlights her deep involvement in shaping discussions on important topics, such as AI in the global economy.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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For more intense challenges, such as a marathon, McGregor encourages people to consult with professionals or a coach who can monitor your progress and condition along the way.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our research used network analysis to map the informal structure of NPD teams - who talks to whom, who shares information, who gets consulted when decisions are made.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the mission aims to celebrate female pioneers in space exploration, Munn's comments have sparked a broader debate about the ethics and value of high-profile space tourism amid growing environmental concerns and economic inequality.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The debate over phones and cameras in nightlife spaces is ongoing.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Over the weekend, there was a lot of online chatter about Elliott either closing his business or selling it to Authentic Brands Group.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The last week has been a lot of chatter on the matter.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the 2019-20 academic year, U.S. colleges and universities conferred 85,057 bachelor’s degrees in education — just 4% of all degrees awarded.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Board recently conferred with legal counsel during a March 21 meeting, according to the Board’s public agenda, but the details of that meeting were not disclosed.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump and Carney agreed that Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister of international trade, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will intensify talks to address the coming tariffs in the interim.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Kremlin leader has been accused by Ukraine and European leaders of trying to prolong ceasefire talks without any serious intent of stopping fighting.—
Ronald Popeski,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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