as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this now that he's retired, he's got all afternoon for a jaw with his friends at the senior center
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings you don't have to jaw me to death just because I bite my nails
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation just a group of girls sitting around the locker room and jawing about the usual stuff
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026 While the movie is quintessential Disney, with jaw-dropping animation coupled with the fantastic score of composers and husband-wife team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, translating that to a stage is another beast altogether. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026 The tongue-in-cheek beef culminated in a verbal volley at the flag football draft with Gronkowski jawing at Paul while balancing a paper plate stacked with hors d’oeuvres and Paul shouting back over the head of 5-foot-5 comedian Kevin Hart, who somehow found himself in the role of peacemaker. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jaw
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Eddicus used his hand on Moody’s shoulder to push her down and pressed the outside of his forearm to the side of her neck, under her jaw, the lawsuit continued. —Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026 While the movie is quintessential Disney, with jaw-dropping animation coupled with the fantastic score of composers and husband-wife team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, translating that to a stage is another beast altogether. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Hawkins joked that Heckel is usually the instigator of any trash talk between them, but there hasn’t been much jawing ahead of Monday’s second-round NCAA Tournament game. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026 The tongue-in-cheek beef culminated in a verbal volley at the flag football draft with Gronkowski jawing at Paul while balancing a paper plate stacked with hors d’oeuvres and Paul shouting back over the head of 5-foot-5 comedian Kevin Hart, who somehow found himself in the role of peacemaker. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jaw
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One scene found the toys dealing with being shunted aside by their owner Bonnie (Scarlett Spears), in favor of Lilypad (Greta Lee), a tablet designed in the face of a frog that allows its owner to build chat groups and play interactive games with friends for hours and hours.— Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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In this fireside chat, Debose and Peters offer a candid, distribution-side perspective on platform economics, content ownership, and audience monetization, breaking down who truly benefits in this evolving space.— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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Leon scolded Justice Department attorneys for arguing that the entire project needed to go forward for national security reasons, before previously distinguishing between the bunker below ground and the ballroom above ground.— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Government officials scolded young people for the signs of disrespect.— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Reis talked her way onto a crew member’s unofficial salvage expedition.— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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His content is best known for his spontaneous interactions, such as stopping to talk with strangers on the roadside or offering impromptu taxi services.— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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The chatter did not test Murray’s patience.— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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For maximum comfort and quiet, Beats Studio Pro Over-ear Headphones deliver effective noise cancellation that noticeably reduces engine hum and cabin chatter, making movies, music, and podcasts far more enjoyable.— Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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One cheeky Instagram Reel sees the two sitting across from each other at a table as Bradford pretended to lecture Brunette.— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Should the guy who spends his spare time dodging bullets really be lecturing him on death wishes?— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Fashionable guests of all ages mingle and mix in common areas, conversing about everything from stocks to cocktails.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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After all, though the two are conversing on her birthday, the audience learns that Robert died a week prior.— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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When the table talk turns political, Hagains suggests shifting your approach instead of your mood.— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Nov. 2025
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Each monthly box includes three recipe guides, skill lessons, a kitchen tool, a kitchen project, an apron patch, table talk cards, and a grocery list.— Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Cox reprimanded CalPERS in the decision, writing that staff members acted unprofessionally throughout the hearing and failed to provide evidence supporting CalPERS’ claims.— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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House members are able to act individually to bypass leadership and force action on privileged resolutions to reprimand each other, such as censure and expulsion.— Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Jaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/jaw. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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