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as in discussions
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 chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
after the requisite confab, we got down to business
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as in consults
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 confabs
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Ståhlberg points to the event, which is one of the leading industry confabs in the Nordics, as a sign of how filmmakers from the region remain committed to collaboration — both with neighboring countries and beyond — while proving there’s strength in numbers for their small-scale industries.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confabs
Noun
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While the fatalities have occurred along the Central Coast and in Northern California, the phenomenon has prompted concerns and discussions among mycological societies and amateur foragers across the Golden State.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Two years ago, PURA launched the Stakeholder Group Compensation Program, which helps families and small businesses join discussions at PURA.—
Kendall Keelen,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And her Instagram posts — often video chats with her mother, Betty, at @The_Gerontologist — commonly draw thousands of likes.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Now that consumers have gotten in the habit of using AI, tech companies are working to make money from the chats, beyond selling subscriptions.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Irene, overwhelmed, joins her son’s therapy sessions, consults doctors and seeks help in traditional Chinese medicine at the local dispensary.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The same rule that bans smoking and the use of cell phones during debates, among other things, also bars the display of slogans, banners or plaques.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Legal closure, unresolved debates With the misdemeanor plea now entered, Kamau avoids a felony conviction and the uncertainty of a jury trial.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from a prisoner exchange, little, if any, progress was made in the talks.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Shein says Iran may be stalling diplomatically to see whether Washington limits talks to nuclear issues while avoiding missile constraints.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That is the sole province of the president under our constitutional scheme, which confers extremely broad executive powers on the president, especially in foreign relations.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2026
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The plant’s namesake milky sap contains toxic chemicals that make the monarch butterflies themselves hazardous to predators — and confers some protection against OE.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The company offers free consultations and publishes educational resources addressing common tax-debt questions.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Costs vary based on the complexity of the case, but most reputable firms offer consultations and flexible payment plans.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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Out in the hallway, the raucous chatter of teenagers echoed in the halls, and cars honked on the busy street outside to pick them up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The container shipping company has been the subject of recent chatter regarding a possible sale.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Confabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabs. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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