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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
Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
The television industry is clearing a path forwards after a very difficult few years, and that route became clearer during the four-day confab.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
Spanning public events and an industry confab, the 2025 edition will run 3 June – 6 June.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
The story reported that Ellis used GLAAD funds to upgrade her home, acquire a coveted vacation property and travel first class to posh confabs like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Fiji Airways, a new member of the Oneworld airline confab, will connect the alliance’s largest hub, Dallas-Fort Worth, to the airline’s namesake island beginning Dec. 10.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
The television industry is clearing a path forwards after a very difficult few years, and that route became clearer during the four-day confab.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
Spanning public events and an industry confab, the 2025 edition will run 3 June – 6 June.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
The story reported that Ellis used GLAAD funds to upgrade her home, acquire a coveted vacation property and travel first class to posh confabs like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
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During the discussion, she was asked if she's ever been confused for another celebrity.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Once the consent calendar is moved and seconded, there is no discussion and there are no questions — the whole point of the consent calendar is to eliminate unnecessary discussions.Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Before practice on Wednesday morning, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube pulled Max Domi aside for a chat.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Based on user chats, ChatGPT may also suggest tasks, although users will have the option to accept or decline them.Rishi Kant, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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More News: Fans Demand Eagles Fan Banned After Viral Harassment Video Surfaces Internet sleuths have identified the Eagles fan as a New Jersey man named Ryan Caldwell, a business analyst at a consulting firm named BCT Partners.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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So consult your physician, ask lots of questions, and don’t get carried away.Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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But looming over the debate was what could happen after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, the day after TikTok must be divested.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Decades before sanctuary cities became a vigorous partisan debate, Sacramento declared itself as one of the first in America.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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The compressed size of the court and the smaller arena mean players — and fans — will be able to hear much more on-court chatter.Remy Tumin, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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The judge held off making any final rulings on the issue, giving the attorneys a chance to confer among themselves and make alternate proposals.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Although foreign actors talked about the need for stability and took some measures to ease the economic crisis, international engagements remained limited by the West’s reluctance to take any steps that might confer legitimacy on Kabul’s new leaders.Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
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At present, there are not enough professionals with the training to treat veterans or to provide regular consultations for them, said Svetlana Artemeva, who is working on a project to train dozens of therapists across 16 Russian regions to help soldiers struggling with post-traumatic stress.Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Competitors charge for consultations with tax experts, so this is a huge advantage.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
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An Israeli official briefed on the talks confirmed the deal to NBC News.Natasha Turak,Christina Wilkie, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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But amazingly, the topic of the talk had no significant effect.Jason Richmond, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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