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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
Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 15 July 2024
As voted by the near 1000 attendees of the animation confab, the peer-to-peer tributes offer a real-time gauge of industry currents, and here, even more so than last year, public outfits take pride of place.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
It was actually drawn by a backroom confab of businessmen and real estate developers.
—Seth C. Bruggeman / Made By History, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
Every convention from 1968 to 2020 began on a Monday and ended on a Thursday, except for the Democrats' 2012 gathering (began on a Tuesday) and the Republicans' 1972 confab (ended on a Wednesday).
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 17 July 2024
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That image will become a mainstay of the GOP confab, according to sources familiar with the RNC’s planning, reinforcing the portrayal of Trump as a survivor.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 15 July 2024
As voted by the near 1000 attendees of the animation confab, the peer-to-peer tributes offer a real-time gauge of industry currents, and here, even more so than last year, public outfits take pride of place.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
It was actually drawn by a backroom confab of businessmen and real estate developers.
—Seth C. Bruggeman / Made By History, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
Every convention from 1968 to 2020 began on a Monday and ended on a Thursday, except for the Democrats' 2012 gathering (began on a Tuesday) and the Republicans' 1972 confab (ended on a Wednesday).
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confab
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Meanwhile, discussions with bosses and VIPs will be productive.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The company is currently in discussions with financing sources to secure short-term funding to continue operations beyond December 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 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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So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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People who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with medical conditions like bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and kidney problems should consult a healthcare provider before taking taurine supplements.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Professional and business services have added 12,800 jobs in 2023 alone, with particular momentum in energy, technology, and consulting sectors.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Biden’s refusal to exit the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous initial debate performance in June kicked off a whirlwind season that gave rise to Harris.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The candidates met on the debate stage once in October and had several heated exchanges about immigration, their resumes and more.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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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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The other, charging him with felonies related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, has been delayed by a Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity for official acts by a president.Dan Merica and Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel left his wealth to create a prize that rewards discoveries that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.Melina Khan, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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The former defense minister is in the country for annual strategic security consultations.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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With suitable approaches to working with data and integrating AI solutions, all risks can be eliminated at the consultation stage, clarifying all the challenges.Oleksandr Sheremeta, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The city faces a deep political divide on key policy questions, such as the extent to which the large police budget should be preserved over other city services in upcoming budget talks.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Fulwell 73, the company behind Hulu’s The Kardashians, and The SpringHill Company, which was founded by NBA legend LeBron James, are in talks to merge.Peter White, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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