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friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
a bit of chitchat over lunch with people we hadn't seen in a while
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Recent Examples of chitchat
Emhoff and O’Rourke made amiable chitchat with the cashiers; O’Rourke recommended the Dr. Pepper shake.
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Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
On the Daytime Emmy-winning show, Marshall would deliver silly questions that segued into entertaining chitchat and inside jokes with comics such as Joan Rivers, Rose Marie and Paul Lynde — the longtime, snarky center square on the set.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
All walks of life chitchat or sip pomegranate margaritas from the back patio Tiki bar or the main stage bar under the hum of live music.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2024
Remember, no private chitchat is ever entirely safe — gossipers, after all, love to pass on gossip.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
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Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
On the Daytime Emmy-winning show, Marshall would deliver silly questions that segued into entertaining chitchat and inside jokes with comics such as Joan Rivers, Rose Marie and Paul Lynde — the longtime, snarky center square on the set.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
All walks of life chitchat or sip pomegranate margaritas from the back patio Tiki bar or the main stage bar under the hum of live music.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2024
Remember, no private chitchat is ever entirely safe — gossipers, after all, love to pass on gossip.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chitchat
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Offering responsive customer service, including access to support channels like live chat or social media, can help mitigate frustration and enhance the overall shopping experience.Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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While the keys are going away, Curley said the zoo, which has resumed in-person chats, launched a new app last month that will include audio similar to what the Zoo Key boxes played.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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But, as much as some chatter wants this to be the next Barbeheimer, that doesn’t seem to be in the cards.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Despite internet chatter that Friday night's outcome was predetermined, the match was officially sanctioned by Texas regulators.Rob Wile, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The same goes for understanding culture—talk to your employees, ask them about their customs, have healthy discussions on differences and learn how to do it their way.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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David Heyman, who developed the films, was talks to do the same.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Chitchat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chitchat. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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