as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
had to master the art of the schmooze if she wanted to get ahead in the business
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
spent every spare minute of the conference schmoozing with the industry's power players
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Recent Examples of schmooze
Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
This is a great day to schmooze with friends and groups.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024
Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Busy in-person schmoozing events rarely reflect the actual work environments, especially the modern ones.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
We are even spared the immediate aftermath: the coffin being lowered into the earth, the child alone in a corner while well wishers three heads taller schmooze and nosh, the widower donating sweaters to Goodwill.
—Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
This is a great day to schmooze with friends and groups.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
This is the season for California lawmakers to travel across the globe, some to lush beachside resorts with schmoozing lobbyists, at no cost of their own.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Busy in-person schmoozing events rarely reflect the actual work environments, especially the modern ones.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schmooze
Noun
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Based on user chats, ChatGPT may also suggest tasks, although users will have the option to accept or decline them.—
Rishi Kant,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Before practice on Wednesday morning, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube pulled Max Domi aside for a chat.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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So did her husband, former President Barack Obama, who could be seen conversing, smiling and laughing with Trump, his White House successor, for several minutes before the start of Carter's funeral.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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At an apparel level, the two do habitually converse—Coco Chanel launched her business making tennis dresses, and today’s athleisure has antecedents in Claire McCardell’s bodysuits and Y2K-era Prada Sport.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Other potential investors who are engaged in the talks include Microsoft.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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At a science museum, zoo, or aquarium, there are typically scheduled talks, educational activities, and shows throughout the day.—
Linnea Bailey,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump has also discussed taking back the Panama Canal, where China controls two of five ports.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Over Zoom, Yost discussed the shocking finale, including three major scenes at the very end, the especially surprising final sequence that could change everything, and what to expect from Season 3.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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The compressed size of the court and the smaller arena mean players — and fans — will be able to hear much more on-court chatter.—
Remy Tumin,
New York Times,
17 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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Writers tend to have a gift for writing but not for gab.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
18 Jan. 2024
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“Schmooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmooze. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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