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chatter

[chat-er] / ˈtʃæt ər /




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By late July, the chatter had changed—Aschenbrenner was facing steep losses from tumbling AI stocks, and he was desperate for a way out of his investments, according to people familiar with the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Brain activity became less pronounced in regions associated with internal mental chatter during meditation.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Downstairs in the basement, a team of covert listeners followed their chatter, gleaning vital insights into Germany's war plans.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

I can only imagine that at this point, restaurant waitstaffs across the world have picked up crumbs and slices of chatter about Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old blockbuster.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Below us, on the steps, Kelvin and A’Leia chatter about 76ers basketball.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

"I had no one to talk to all day -- to the point my mouth almost felt stale from not speaking. But then this little one came along and chatters with me all the time."

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

The motion-activated device chatters like a loud, anxious cricket as people pass by the shopping center.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2025

Bates chatters in almost every recap of the previous episode.

From Salon Dec. 20, 2024

She describes him as a social butterfly who chatters away in a "cute little whistle tone" and loves annoying the adult penguins "like any typical toddler would".

From BBC Sep. 24, 2024

Theresa chatters on about why she thinks Capone will really like her when she meets him, which clearly she hasn’t done, yet.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

Then gossips chattered that a huge “bear raid,” or manipulation of stocks by short sellers, would be launched the following morning.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

On a recent Saturday in July, as the sun set behind East L.A. club Don Quixote, a line of black-clothed and face-pierced youths chattered excitedly outside the venue.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2025

Supporters dressed in pink – their candidate's favourite colour – chattered in anticipation of her arrival.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2025

We chattered nonstop, teased each other, and enjoyed learning and cooking together before sitting down to dinner with our host and her husband.

From Salon Feb. 22, 2025

The little girl turned her head to Sister Fenella and gave a broad happy smile, and her dæmon became a squirrel like Geraint and chattered with glee.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

It was the topic du jour among the chattering class, with notable voices like the women of the “The View,” Chelsea Handler and a former “Real Housewife of Beverly Hills” weighing in.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

They were chattering innocently and said they’d been to the cookie store on Lincoln Avenue and were headed home, to a house that survived.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

The home stands are almost entirely empty, the temperature has dropped, and teeth are chattering on the away terrace as Truro kick off.

From BBC Oct. 26, 2025

“If we don’t get out of here, the DNR’s gonna find frozen Mac and Cheese when they make their morning rounds,” Owen said through chattering teeth.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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