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as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
their patter could be heard down the hall
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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
the patter of highbrow criticism that one hears in fashionable art galleries
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
the toddler pattered on for what seemed like hours
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Recent Examples of patter
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The pre-emergency patter is one of the show’s best staples.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Young dancers clad in black leotards pattered gently across the stage to their places.
—Bailey Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 July 2024
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Noun
Soon, though, his smooth and lyrical patter sold him on most Dodger fans, an old-school baseball guy with a poetic bent.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The pre-emergency patter is one of the show’s best staples.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
Rain pattered against windows and rattled off rooftops, sending streams of water across sidewalks and cobblestone streets and into gutters.
—Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Young dancers clad in black leotards pattered gently across the stage to their places.
—Bailey Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patter
Noun
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Just a few years ago, as investors dove into beauty at an unprecedented pace, much of the chatter in the industry was focused on the billion-dollar brand — sales wise.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Wilson and Broccoli have traditionally done little to shoot down this chatter.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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The intricacies of navigating multiple research firms—each with its own methodologies, terminologies and evaluation criteria—can be daunting.—
Reyne Quackenbush,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Mexicans, in particular, have many issues with the film, including the violent cartel storyline, lack of Mexican involvement in the film, and the mishmash of accents and terminology.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
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Celeb flutist Nestor Torres chatted with Miami Beach’s First Couple from the sidelines, inquiring as to what the insanity was all about.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Taxi drivers chat about it with passengers, doctors with patients, butchers with customers.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Predictably enough, the Ukrainian government has objected to its exclusion from the peace talks Trump administration officials held with their Russian counterparts this week in Riyadh and, for its trouble, is getting slammed by what is supposed to be its ally, the United States.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Russian state media responded positively to the talks and changing tide in Russia-U.S. relations, as did senior officials in Moscow who are part of Putin’s loyal inner circle.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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What could be more revealing, fragile, and intimate — in any dialect — than the loneliness that pushes someone’s attempt to make a friend?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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Even today, traces of French can be found in the local dialect; the Palermitan aristocracy once spoke fluent French and frequently sent their chefs to Paris to master the art of haute cuisine.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Known affectionately to friends and strangers alike as Ms. Pearl, folks come to converse with the beloved restaurant owner and sample her incredible Southern comfort cuisine.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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His neighbors told deputies that Campbell forced his way into the home as the group was conversing about the gospel.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The distinct local vocabulary is sprinkled with Guaraní, an Indigenous language widely spoken in neighboring Paraguay.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
The New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pulp Fiction might be the dictionary of his cinematic vocabulary, offering insights into the language of his other works.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Automaker Tesla’s revenue missed expectations in the fourth quarter, for instance, while chip giant Nvidia has been rattled by China’s AI startup DeepSeek .—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the end, the concern about a glut of society types rattling their jewelry was misplaced.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Patter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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