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as in talked
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
the coffeehouse became the favored place to meet friends and chat for hours
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as in drooled
to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly
lost in his own world, the toddler chatted happily for hours
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Recent Examples of chatted
Entertainment Weekly chatted with Fincher to discuss the new version of Se7en and reflect on his memories of helming his feature directorial breakout 30 years later — including what's really in the box.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Other literary tenants who might have chatted with Hammett in the hall were Jane and Paul Bowles, known for their novels and their unconventional living arrangement.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Dec. 2024
Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z also chatted with the royal couple.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Abel and Nathan side-chatted about Baldoni’s concerns.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
Hubbard has also chatted with fellow Bravolebrities Austen Kroll from Southern Charm and The Valley’s Kristen Doute, who is currently pregnant with her first child, since welcoming her baby girl.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
King Charles and Prince Harry memorably met the Spice Girls at their concert in South Africa in 1997, and Horner has chatted with Prince Harry many times at F1 races around the world.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Grandkids the same ages as the youngest siblings break-danced in front of the Christmas tree; and my stepdad and my real dad chatted in front of the fire.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Other literary tenants who might have chatted with Hammett in the hall were Jane and Paul Bowles, known for their novels and their unconventional living arrangement.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Dec. 2024
Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z also chatted with the royal couple.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Abel and Nathan side-chatted about Baldoni’s concerns.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
Hubbard has also chatted with fellow Bravolebrities Austen Kroll from Southern Charm and The Valley’s Kristen Doute, who is currently pregnant with her first child, since welcoming her baby girl.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
King Charles and Prince Harry memorably met the Spice Girls at their concert in South Africa in 1997, and Horner has chatted with Prince Harry many times at F1 races around the world.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Grandkids the same ages as the youngest siblings break-danced in front of the Christmas tree; and my stepdad and my real dad chatted in front of the fire.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Chatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chatted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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