1
as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a local diner where the town gossips like to twitter
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as in chirping
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird
his two-way radio twittered as he answered it
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3
as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
has this grating habit of twittering helplessly whenever she's nervous
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Recent Examples of twittering
Against a palette of softly glitching synth, Zelda flute, and twittering mechanical birds, the song circles feelings of uncertainty about commitment, sacrifice, and choosing one’s true path.
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twittering
Verb
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These limitations disappoint when other apps, such as Google Slides and PowerPoint, don’t limit collaborators and support chatting.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu returned the favor by presenting Swift with Artist of the Year; she was seen chatting with Swift and Kelce backstage.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Doncic and Bitadze started chirping at one another while Luka was shooting.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Airline customers aren’t laughing, at least right now.—
John Seewer,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But our cast from Hunting Wives happened to be at the party, and there was Ted talking to them and taking selfies.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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His portrayal of academic life will leave real professors wincing, if not giggling … Despite the obvious research that Martel put into his novel, there are too many gaffes about Homer and Greek epic to persuade any expert.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Its wicked sense of humor had spectators giggling throughout all three episodes, only to then break their hearts a little.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Set on a remote Scottish island, the film follows siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O’Rourke), who spend their days hunting birds, conversing with mythical beings, and fiercely fending off outsiders.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Later at a restaurant, the rest of the Clyburn clan is more engaged with their devices than conversing as a family.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Authorities say Valdez had multiple untreated mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, and that he had been seen in Concord earlier in the day screaming at cars.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Williams was celebrating an offensive foul called against Doncic by gleefully screaming in Doncic's personal space.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is the shelter’s busiest season, making for the film’s most vibrant, chattering section, and Hélène adapts well to the rhythm and volume of whatever company rolls in, while occasionally retreating to the woods for some respite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Twittering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twittering. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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