as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
spent the time she should have been working gabbing with friends instead
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Tessa Thompson chatted with fellow actress Emma Roberts, who sat next to singer Ciara and posed with actress Jessica Alba.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025 -
Princess Kate and Melania chatted while Camilla watched on and looked around.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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And the 30-year-old Marinaccio was among the most impressive and talked-about relievers in Padres camp this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tandon talked to Billboard about her devoted fanbase, and the goal of traditional Indian music and why Grammy voters and contenders should listen.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Akkasca returned to the vehicle, took a video documenting the car’s lack of damage, conversed with Hertz employees and managers about it, and was told the app would talk directly to him – which was untrue, reported Carscoops.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Gabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gabbed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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