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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
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024
Potlucks, Bible study and gossip are significant parts of the show, but the love and connection among the residents are the series’ crowning jewels.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Each episode feels like gossiping with your crew in the best way.
—Cathryne Keller, SELF, 3 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Their relationship was later leaked by a gossip columnist in 1958, which threatened Novak’s career at Columbia Pictures.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024
Potlucks, Bible study and gossip are significant parts of the show, but the love and connection among the residents are the series’ crowning jewels.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
On screen, Amelia also doesn’t have much of a relationship with Abby, who is cutting, sarcastic, and all-too-willing to gossip about her family when questioned by police.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Each episode feels like gossiping with your crew in the best way.
—Cathryne Keller, SELF, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossip
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Quartz’s Rocio Fabbro runs down Powell’s limited chatter about it.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Around 9:15, someone turned up the volume and Rachel Maddow’s voice rose above the chatter, warning that results would be coming in all night.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Pardi also sparked pregnancy rumors back in February, when he was seen rubbing his beau’s belly during a photo-op.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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In this week's episode of Truly Texan, Doggett talks in-depth about her experience with multiple sclerosis as well as what is was like to be a patient for once.Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kotb said during a chat with the ET reporter on the Halloween set.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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The store has several Instagram group chats filled with hundreds of customers, and those on the scene posted real-time updates to let others know how many items were left.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rather than the stiff alien chitchat that dots his own screenplays, the characters in The Favourite trade the witty, venomous bon mots of The Great creator Tony McNamara.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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By Belinda Luscombe / Boston October 23, 2024 11:41 AM EDT Seven minutes of chitchat and one real question into an interview, Mel Robbins begins to cry.Belinda Luscombe / Boston, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Gossip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossip. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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