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also gobbledegook
as in gibberish
language marked by abstractions, jargon, euphemisms, and circumlocutions
cut through the gobbledygook and just tell me what the final cost of the car would be
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Recent Examples of gobbledygook
Others claimed the leaks were just artificial intelligence gobbledygook.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2024
The two exchange words in unintelligible gobbledygook, like Sims speaking their native language, Simlish.
—Emily Latimer, Longreads, 25 Jan. 2024
David [Brown], who played Todd with the chair pants and all of that, just his level of conviction and commitment to that character and being able to spout off all of this gobbledygook nonsense about his inventions — none of that was written.
—James Marsden Published, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2023
When research papers are published, the detail often comes across as gobbledygook to A.I. professionals and computer scientists.
—Subutai Ahmad, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2023
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2024
The two exchange words in unintelligible gobbledygook, like Sims speaking their native language, Simlish.
—Emily Latimer, Longreads, 25 Jan. 2024
David [Brown], who played Todd with the chair pants and all of that, just his level of conviction and commitment to that character and being able to spout off all of this gobbledygook nonsense about his inventions — none of that was written.
—James Marsden Published, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2023
When research papers are published, the detail often comes across as gobbledygook to A.I. professionals and computer scientists.
—Subutai Ahmad, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbledygook
Noun
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Teachers have banned it from the classroom after kids disrupted lessons by reciting its signature gibberish, Parents reports.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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In 2023, Voyager 1 started sending gibberish from deep space, but that issue was resolved last year.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Rather than directly discounting the TV by £200, Samsung is likely hoping that some people will be put off by the rigmarole of going through the claims process.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The bust was followed by months of prolonged legal rigmarole.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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The most frequently cited reasons for wanting to move were concerns about LGBTQ+ rights – 76% – the sociopolitical climate – 71% – anti-trans rhetoric and climate – 60% – and anti-trans laws and policies – 47%.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Drawing the line between criticism and hate Jonathan, a Jewish young professional in Washington, D.C., said political leaders must more clearly condemn rhetoric that veers into incitement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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Driving the news: The statement was published only in English on the Facebook page of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office — potentially another case of double-talk by Netanyahu.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
27 Sep. 2024
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The GOP Senate candidate in Arizona, whose brand is a combative, never-back-down MAGA politics, has adopted a position on the issue that is nearly indistinguishable from that of double-talking Democrats.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2024
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Clients respond to credibility, not hype, so influence must be earned through reputation rather than borrowed from others.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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So McDonald’s is going all out with the Snack Wrap hype.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Gobbledygook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbledygook. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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