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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
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Amid the glitz and industry confabs are fun panels and parties (see the annual Red Rocks concert) that keep it top-of-mind for regular audiences, from true-crime and documentary fans to traditional sitcoms, animated series, pilots and social media experiments.
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John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
An edition that has maybe felt a tad quieter than previous Lille confabs and suffered from a couple of last-minute keynote cancellations nonetheless was privy to grand spending commitments from Disney+, HBO Max and Prime Video.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Amid the glitz and industry confabs are fun panels and parties (see the annual Red Rocks concert) that keep it top-of-mind for regular audiences, from true-crime and documentary fans to traditional sitcoms, animated series, pilots and social media experiments.
—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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
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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.
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More than 70 students heard directly from Holocaust survivors and educators before participating in smaller breakout discussions.
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But the next day, Okeadu’s computer disappeared and his name was deleted from work chats.
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Legal professionals must carefully weigh the probative value against potential juror backlash, educate the jury on the evidence's legitimacy, and consider whether to integrate AI chats cautiously or even forgo them entirely.
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An InStyle editor consults a hairstylist to share seven recreatable hairstyles for women over 60, inspired by Fonda.
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Shelly Palmer, a futurist who consults for Microsoft and other companies, spends his days explaining the trends in AI to corporate leadership.
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The decisions come at a moment when long-standing debates over race and identity have turned toward immigration, increasing racial diversity and the fairness of policies meant to prevent and redress discrimination.
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Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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Qatar also said technical talks between Iran and the United States are continuing, but there are currently no high-level meetings between the two.
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The Iranian regime’s apparent hesitancy to resume in-person talks is a significant step back from the high-level talks that took place in Switzerland earlier this month following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the countries.
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Nearly every step confers a benefit on someone; almost none imposes a cost on the party that walks away.
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The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.
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The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.
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Indeed, among 20 nations evaluated in a recent report released by the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation dedicated to healthcare analyses, Americans are the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs.
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Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter.
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There is a lot of chatter out there on the interwebs about who will and won’t be in the house for Big Brother season 28.
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“Confabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabs. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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