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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
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Cher and Bill wound up at a hotel and checked in around 4 a.m. into separate rooms to keep any unwanted gossip about her and Bono away — but wound up sleeping together.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
As is expected during fair week, partygoers gossiped with loose lips and a loud, crass collector did his best to be the center of attention.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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Armie Hammer is making light of those cannibalism rumors in a new music video.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Cher and Bill wound up at a hotel and checked in around 4 a.m. into separate rooms to keep any unwanted gossip about her and Bono away — but wound up sleeping together.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
Trial testimony indicated that Miller was paranoid and believed his co-workers had been gossiping about him.
—CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
As is expected during fair week, partygoers gossiped with loose lips and a loud, crass collector did his best to be the center of attention.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossip
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Hong Kong and Mainland China grinded higher, led by growth stocks and consumer subsectors on chatter of holiday season vouchers and in anticipation of the post-CEWC release’s pro-consumption and fiscal policy expansion.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The chatter began as soon as Trump first announced that Vance would join him on the Republican presidential ticket.Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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The rumors began swirling on TikTok when Baldoni was noticeably absent from joint press event; there are no group photos of the co-stars at the New York premiere of the film; and Lively, author Colleen Hoover and co-star Jenny Slate follow the director on Instagram, despite him following them.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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When her roommate Elizabeth disappears on Sade’s first night, rumors begin to fester—until the popular girls, known as the Unholy Trinity, take Sade under their wing.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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While IndyStar does not have a reporter in Chicago this week, our colleagues at USA TODAY talked to some Hoosier delegates about that ...Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Silent and sly His TikToks involve no talking by him.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lily Allen has long been an open book about her mental and physical health, but in a new chat on her and Miquita Oliver’s Miss Me?Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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This technology will seamlessly integrate with existing omnichannel communication strategies, providing consistent experiences across both chat and voice interfaces.Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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These were among the points of pre-roundtable chitchat on a recent afternoon in West Hollywood when The Times gathered five musicians nominated for prizes at February’s 67th Grammy Awards.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yes, but: The practice in recent months has seen a slow but steady return to the land of cubicles, water cooler chitchat and harsh fluorescent lighting.Jeremy Duda, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Gossip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossip. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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