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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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
Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
This is a great day to schmooze with friends and groups.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024
Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Busy in-person schmoozing events rarely reflect the actual work environments, especially the modern ones.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
We are even spared the immediate aftermath: the coffin being lowered into the earth, the child alone in a corner while well wishers three heads taller schmooze and nosh, the widower donating sweaters to Goodwill.
—Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
This is a great day to schmooze with friends and groups.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
This is the season for California lawmakers to travel across the globe, some to lush beachside resorts with schmoozing lobbyists, at no cost of their own.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Busy in-person schmoozing events rarely reflect the actual work environments, especially the modern ones.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schmooze
Noun
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According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, Manager Bud Black is in a group chat with baseball lifers, including Dodgers boss Dave Roberts.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Police officers were dispatched to the ACES Mill Road K-8 School at 8:15 a.m. after a parent reported that their child was in a group chat where a firearm photo was shared, according to the North Haven Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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So did her husband, former President Barack Obama, who could be seen conversing, smiling and laughing with Trump, his White House successor, for several minutes before the start of Carter's funeral.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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At an apparel level, the two do habitually converse—Coco Chanel launched her business making tennis dresses, and today’s athleisure has antecedents in Claire McCardell’s bodysuits and Y2K-era Prada Sport.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Other potential investors who are engaged in the talks include Microsoft.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, the same day The Athletic reported that the Houston Astros had reopened talks with their free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, the team was also reported to be attempting to shed reliever and former lights-out closer Ryan Pressly.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Volodin said merely discussing a plot to assassinate Putin was path to nuclear war and that Carlson's comments should be investigated further.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Watch Goldberg’s full message below: The View co-hosts also discussed the White House’s decision to open the press room to new media, including influencers, podcasters, and smaller news outlets.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Now, chatter should only pick up as the team figures out its long-term direction heading into what will be — as usual — an important offseason for a franchise that’s closing in on being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for a ninth straight season.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Now, weeks after some of the Hollywood trades reported Chris Evans would be making his Marvel return in that event film, the actor himself denies the chatter.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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As Eden gabs, the pair inch across and climb over rows in search of maximum comfort and no moisture.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2024
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Writers tend to have a gift for writing but not for gab.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
18 Jan. 2024
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“Schmooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmooze. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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