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as in gossiper
a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others
because her friend was such a compulsive gossip, she couldn't help but wonder if her private life wasn't also being made the talk of the town
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as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
lingered at the water fountain for a little gossip
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
idle gossip can really damage a person's reputation even if it is later proven to be false
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as in to talk
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
a neighbor who loves to gossip with others about that couple's loud arguments
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Recent Examples of gossip
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The famous wit adds a lot to a story that’s partly an earnest tango with grief, and partly an act of gossip.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Murdoch was initially skeptical of Trump’s first presidential bid, The New York Times notes, but the two went on to have a friendly relationship during the president’s first term, reportedly gossiping on the phone together as Fox personalities praised the president and his agenda.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Noun
These communication strategies include criticism, gossip or undermining behavior.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The famous wit adds a lot to a story that’s partly an earnest tango with grief, and partly an act of gossip.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nancy and Minh are there too, but primarily to set up Peggy’s consternation that her neighbors, along with the rest of Rainey Street, have become a bunch of phone addicts hiding behind their Ring cams and gossiping on the Neighbors app instead of interacting face to face.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Murdoch was initially skeptical of Trump’s first presidential bid, The New York Times notes, but the two went on to have a friendly relationship during the president’s first term, reportedly gossiping on the phone together as Fox personalities praised the president and his agenda.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossip
Noun
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Celebrity gossiper Rob Shuter reported that the two recently let go of a number of their staff.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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Her staff figured out how to get rid of the gossiper.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With that comes the external chatter, the buzzing, the praise — everything Cristobal wants his team to avoid.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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The internet is fizzing with chatter over the trend, leaving some people shocked and others curious.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect to continue hearing rumors and speculation about Reaves' future in the coming months.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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After many years of on-again, off-again rumors, the tech giant finally opened its doors along Woodward Ave.—
Brian Manzullo,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath, authorities retrieved thousands of chat logs linked to Gendron off of Discord, which were written in the form of an online diary and dated over a stretch of several months.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jain also confirmed that Garcia's testimony is accurate and only her legal team can currently access Sewell's last chats.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Gossip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossip. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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