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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
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
When the hotel opened in 1904, its founding matriarch and Gilded Age socialite Caroline Astor took a liking to having afternoon tea served on-property (specifically to her closest friends in the drawing room for society gossip).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Maya Brown, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
What could be more low stakes than tan, Orange County teens dating, shopping, and gossiping in the fat years before the subprime-mortgage crisis?
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Last month, gossip watchers may recall Johnson was reportedly involved in a massive fight that broke out at the third birthday party for their daughter Queen Yuri.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
When the hotel opened in 1904, its founding matriarch and Gilded Age socialite Caroline Astor took a liking to having afternoon tea served on-property (specifically to her closest friends in the drawing room for society gossip).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
Another user said the chairs are where a lot of Latinos spend time with their families gossiping and talking about current events.
—Maya Brown, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
What could be more low stakes than tan, Orange County teens dating, shopping, and gossiping in the fat years before the subprime-mortgage crisis?
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossip
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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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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Justin Bieber's rep has shut down the rumors that the pop star is unwell.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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While Survivor is just one day away from the premiere of its 48th season (tune into CBS Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8/7c for the two-hour premiere), casting rumors have long been swirling online for a season that hasn’t even filmed yet… rumors that involve famous country singer Dierks Bentley.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Backstreet Boys talk Las Vegas Sphere residency Support the Short List andbecome a USA TODAY digital subscriber today.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meet other stamp collectors to talk, trade, buy or sell, United States and foreign.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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And so, Asher decided to ask her out on a date in a bold way, shooting his shot in a group chat where all their friends would see.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
20 Feb. 2025
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This is the case with Gemini, and your chats might even be reviewed by humans, in order to improve Gemini and its AI models.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Green made do with a slightly depressing cafeteria lunch—a cheese-and-pickle sandwich and a shiny red apple—and some chitchat about the weather.—
Nicola Twilley,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Positioned near the far edge of the second row, not the alpha dog position that he is used to, Mr. Trump kept leaning over to speak to Mr. Obama, who smiled and indulged him in cordial chitchat.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Gossip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossip. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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