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chat

[chat] / tʃæt /
NOUN
talk, often short
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chatter conversation gossip
STRONG
babble converse gab gas heart-to-heart jabber palaver prattle rap visit yak
WEAK
bull session hot air rap session tête-à-tête
Antonyms
STRONG
silence
WEAK
quiet
VERB
talk, gossip
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chatter go on
STRONG
babble blab burble cackle converse gab jaw prate prattle yap
WEAK
chew the fat chew the rag run on shoot the breeze
Antonyms
STRONG
be quiet

Example Sentences

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“F-37 was a member of the online leadership chat group that planned the 2017 ‘Unite the Right’ event . . . and attended the event at the direction of the SPLC,” the grand jury alleges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

According to court documents, Szabo was the organizer and moderator of chat groups formed in 2020 where the conspirators communicated with one another.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The court heard that Wilson, who is relying on the truth defence, spoke to MacInnes about the incident and while both sides acknowledge the conversation happened, the content of the chat remains in dispute.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

We dance, we chat with strangers, we dance with strangers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

With a groan, you remember the low battery warning during your lunchtime video chat with Shana.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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