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as in gossiper
a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others
because her friend was such a compulsive gossip, she couldn't help but wonder if her private life wasn't also being made the talk of the town
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as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
lingered at the water fountain for a little gossip
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
idle gossip can really damage a person's reputation even if it is later proven to be false
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as in to talk
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
a neighbor who loves to gossip with others about that couple's loud arguments
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Recent Examples of gossip
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Cher and Bill wound up at a hotel and checked in around 4 a.m. into separate rooms to keep any unwanted gossip about her and Bono away — but wound up sleeping together.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
As is expected during fair week, partygoers gossiped with loose lips and a loud, crass collector did his best to be the center of attention.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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Armie Hammer is making light of those cannibalism rumors in a new music video.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Cher and Bill wound up at a hotel and checked in around 4 a.m. into separate rooms to keep any unwanted gossip about her and Bono away — but wound up sleeping together.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
Trial testimony indicated that Miller was paranoid and believed his co-workers had been gossiping about him.
—CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
As is expected during fair week, partygoers gossiped with loose lips and a loud, crass collector did his best to be the center of attention.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Hong Kong and Mainland China grinded higher, led by growth stocks and consumer subsectors on chatter of holiday season vouchers and in anticipation of the post-CEWC release’s pro-consumption and fiscal policy expansion.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The chatter began as soon as Trump first announced that Vance would join him on the Republican presidential ticket.Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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Harry appeared at the New York Times' DealBook summit Wednesday and addressed rumors of a split with Meghan.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite the possibility that he or one of his beloved teammates may get moved before the deadline, trade rumors aren’t really a topic of discussion among Terry and his teammates.Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Petra came to talk to Gabriel late in the evening, when she was possessed by fears for her parents.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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When talking with a reporter, Torbenson flipped through Givens’ case to get the basics.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Lily Allen has long been an open book about her mental and physical health, but in a new chat on her and Miquita Oliver’s Miss Me?Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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This technology will seamlessly integrate with existing omnichannel communication strategies, providing consistent experiences across both chat and voice interfaces.Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Keep them in active cancellation mode to mute external noise like traffic or chitchat, or put them in transparency mode to hear what’s going on around you.Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Campaigns aren’t the amicable PTA-like chitchat about budgets or where to draw district lines or how to support teachers.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Gossip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossip. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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