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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
we had a little confab about the merits of the plan
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
after the requisite confab, we got down to business
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
the members of the condo board have been confabbing about the security problem
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Recent Examples of confab
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Davos, aka the annual World Economic Forum confab in the Swiss Alps, brings together the world’s leading figures in business, tech, investing and economics.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Then, many will take their private jets to Davos, Switzerland, for the annual confab of the world’s most powerful CEOs and billionaires.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
The news comes a few days before the London Book Fair, the annual publishing confab at which TV and film execs will descend on the Hammersmith Olympia seeking out the next big adaptation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Hollywood on TV Since breaking out, Hendricks has landed a wealth of high-profile TV roles including Sky’s Small Town, Big Story, which has international premiere next week at the Series Mania confab in Lille.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Davos, aka the annual World Economic Forum confab in the Swiss Alps, brings together the world’s leading figures in business, tech, investing and economics.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Then, many will take their private jets to Davos, Switzerland, for the annual confab of the world’s most powerful CEOs and billionaires.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
The news comes a few days before the London Book Fair, the annual publishing confab at which TV and film execs will descend on the Hammersmith Olympia seeking out the next big adaptation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
Noun
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Writing about an unreported story in Connecticut, Amore reveals quiet discussions of a possible merger of the Big East and the ACC.—
Ralph Loomis,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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But after four years, tension started to build, especially around discussions of parenthood.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Feel free to copy and paste it to your pre-baby-meeting group chats, or use it as a jumping off point for your own personal message.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Murdoch, now Isomorphic’s president, told CNBC in an interview by video chat.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For more intense challenges, such as a marathon, McGregor encourages people to consult with professionals or a coach who can monitor your progress and condition along the way.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our research used network analysis to map the informal structure of NPD teams - who talks to whom, who shares information, who gets consulted when decisions are made.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the mission aims to celebrate female pioneers in space exploration, Munn's comments have sparked a broader debate about the ethics and value of high-profile space tourism amid growing environmental concerns and economic inequality.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The broader debate over casualty accuracy intensified after an Israeli strike on March 23 killed 15 humanitarian workers, including a paramedic, according to the United Nations and the Palestinian Red Crescent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In the case of viral chatter, the message would be a human pandemic.—
Ron Barrett,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead of dialogue, the SEAL team communicates through chatter.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the 2019-20 academic year, U.S. colleges and universities conferred 85,057 bachelor’s degrees in education — just 4% of all degrees awarded.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Board recently conferred with legal counsel during a March 21 meeting, according to the Board’s public agenda, but the details of that meeting were not disclosed.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, ticket sales for the band Oasis' reunion tour led to widespread controversy, leaving thousands of fans infuriated and sparking a government consultation in the United Kingdom.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Davis was called for a foul on the last play of the game but after a consultation between the two officials – one of whom was Kantner – Kantner called off the foul and the game was over.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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Trump and Carney agreed that Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister of international trade, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will intensify talks to address the coming tariffs in the interim.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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These comments come after the U.S. conducted separate peace talks with Moscow and Kyiv in Saudi Arabia, which led to a partial ceasefire in the Black Sea and an agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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