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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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
At their December confab, policymakers signaled just two interest-rate cuts this year.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 26 Jan. 2025
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA’s National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, noted the positioning of the LIT Summit during CES, the major tech confab where a range of AI wares are on display.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, announced the new system, along with several other AI offerings, during a keynote speech today at CES, an annual confab for the computer industry held in Las Vegas.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The confab was plagued by negative reviews from delegates who complained about long lines at the Palms elevators, a bad lobby experience, poor food options, the expense and lack of atmosphere.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
At their December confab, policymakers signaled just two interest-rate cuts this year.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 26 Jan. 2025
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA’s National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, noted the positioning of the LIT Summit during CES, the major tech confab where a range of AI wares are on display.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, announced the new system, along with several other AI offerings, during a keynote speech today at CES, an annual confab for the computer industry held in Las Vegas.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
Noun
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Gender must be at the core of climate finance planning and national accountability, not an afterthought or token discussion.—
Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her feelings on the country’s hard-right swing were not articulated during the discussion, but they were certainly alluded to.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Live chat isn't available, but Otter’s chatbot can provide helpful tips and troubleshooting steps.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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In addition to their active group chat, the siblings all get together at least once a month with their father to have lunch at the LVMH headquarters in Paris.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Other sources familiar with the matter who, like all consulted for this article, have been granted anonymity to protect relations, said some players were less surprised by the decision itself, but more bemused by the timing.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Under Canadian law, public-office holders need to divest their assets, such as stock options, either by selling them or having a trustee manage or sell them without, in this case, consulting Carney.—
Christopher Guly,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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OpenAI is hoping that Donald Trump's AI Action Plan, due out this July, will settle copyright debates by declaring AI training fair use—paving the way for AI companies' unfettered access to training data that OpenAI claims is critical to defeat China in the AI race.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zoning commissioners, without much debate, ultimately waved the proposal through to city council, recommending approval in a 7-4 vote.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The combat is usually riddled with party chatter and characters shouting their special moves, which creates a high-energy crescendo of sights and sounds when paired with the excellent battle music.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
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This set off some table-wide chatter about the most recent World Series, which the Yankees lost to the Dodgers in somewhat humiliating fashion, capped off by a disastrous error-riddled inning that saw a five-run lead evaporate in the decisive Game 5.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Grounding in absence, this unmoving, unborn and undying essence of one’s being, confers some invaluable qualities for leading in chaos.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Though less studied than microbiomes, molecular diversity may also confer health benefits.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Swiss government opened the consultation process on a new Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement to provide for the automatic and reciprocal exchange of information between Swiss and U.S. tax authorities.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Younger patients are booking consultations, as well.—
Elycia Rubin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Compass is in advanced talks to buy Berkshire’s HomeServices of America , and a deal could come together soon, the Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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