as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
the young executive gratingly prated on about his weekend hobnobbing with the rich
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Recent Examples of prate
Bruce Sterling, WIRED, 1 July 2004
Verb
Erinys doesn't prate about democracy or social betterment but simply guards oil pipelines.
—Bruce Sterling, WIRED, 1 July 2004
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prate
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The couple went into his restaurant, Jinja Bar & Bistro, in the early 2000s, and ended up chatting with Lanham and the other owners, Lanham said.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Stopping on the red carpet to chat with E!, Saldaña praised the fashion duo for always putting creativity first.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Sara James has seen a big change in her kindergarteners since welcoming the tattle phone to their classroom Comments A kindergarten teacher is going viral for implementing a longstanding classroom management tool — with a twist.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Vigilantes, Sutton says, call out and tattle on co-workers for petty crimes such as being two minutes late or a messy desk.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2024
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In photos obtained by Page Six, Affleck and Garner appeared to be in good spirits — laughing and talking — while at a paintball park in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Emma Stone is also spotted talking to Blackpink member Lisa and posing for a photo together.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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As Margot departs, Jim turns his attention back to Jenni and gabs about a former coworker named Dave, who recently lost 100 pounds.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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As Eden gabs, the pair inch across and climb over rows in search of maximum comfort and no moisture.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2024
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Known affectionately to friends and strangers alike as Ms. Pearl, folks come to converse with the beloved restaurant owner and sample her incredible Southern comfort cuisine.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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His neighbors told deputies that Campbell forced his way into the home as the group was conversing about the gospel.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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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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Of course, some are just weird, like the Grampy Turnips, little old vegetable men planted in the soil who prattle on with unsolicited advice that’s occasionally useful and mostly waffle about.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2024
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While some critics prattle on in the comments with doubts, D'Amelio has stayed present throughout rehearsals and leaned on her costars — many of whom are also new to Broadway — to keep her concentration.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
29 Oct. 2024
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The public is simply not buying it and is looking for an alternative. Enough of the twaddle about how voting Democratic is voting to save democracy.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2024
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Perhaps News Nation is trying to assume the mantle of Fox News as a dispenser of right-wing twaddle, or (to be more charitable) of CNN as a sober neutral voice.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2023
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“Prate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prate. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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