chatter

Brain activity became less pronounced in regions associated with internal mental chatter during meditation.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

Downstairs in the basement, a team of covert listeners followed their chatter, gleaning vital insights into Germany's war plans.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

I can only imagine that at this point, restaurant waitstaffs across the world have picked up crumbs and slices of chatter about Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old blockbuster.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

In the wake of online chatter about high-profile tour cancellations, Ticketmaster’s parent company said artists aren’t ditching shows any more than usual.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Things like the index card full of promises and Aunt Nancy’s chatter.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

"I had no one to talk to all day -- to the point my mouth almost felt stale from not speaking. But then this little one came along and chatters with me all the time."

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

A union representing such workers - known as "chatters" - told BBC News it was concerned about the "largely unregulated nature of this type of online work".

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

The motion-activated device chatters like a loud, anxious cricket as people pass by the shopping center.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025

Bates chatters in almost every recap of the previous episode.

From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2024

He chatters while his listeners smile—their look one of disdain.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

Then gossips chattered that a huge “bear raid,” or manipulation of stocks by short sellers, would be launched the following morning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

Supporters dressed in pink – their candidate's favourite colour – chattered in anticipation of her arrival.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2025

We chattered nonstop, teased each other, and enjoyed learning and cooking together before sitting down to dinner with our host and her husband.

From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2025

For the next hour, my teeth chattered, my knees shook and my girlfriend periodically checked in to make sure I wasn’t having a legitimate panic attack.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2023

At first Robin’s teeth chattered, but in a few moments he was warmer and glad he had made the effort.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

In the mid-1980s Mr. Harris attended FBI seminars on criminal psychology and forensic investigation, gathering details he used to set readers’ teeth to chattering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

Throughout this decimated-but-not-dead neighborhood, she heard hammers striking, trucks rumbling, construction workers chattering.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025

The home stands are almost entirely empty, the temperature has dropped, and teeth are chattering on the away terrace as Truro kick off.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025

It seemed the whole village was there, chattering and buzzing, as excited as the pixies inside.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff