as in discussion
talking or a talk between two or more people
Thomas Jefferson was celebrated for his brilliant, wide-ranging conversations with a host of friends and acquaintances
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Recent Examples of conversation
The conversation returned at Augusta National Tuesday, and Morikawa defended his stance.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Out Keep the conversation going after the winning hit by spotlighting viral moments, breakout performances, and meme-worthy reactions.
—Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Commenting on someone else’s hygiene is one of the more delicate conversation topics.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
After those conversations, the hardliners backed the Louisiana Republican.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Out Keep the conversation going after the winning hit by spotlighting viral moments, breakout performances, and meme-worthy reactions.
—Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Commenting on someone else’s hygiene is one of the more delicate conversation topics.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
After those conversations, the hardliners backed the Louisiana Republican.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
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In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the discussions, hitting coaches Troy Snitker and Alex Cintrón encouraged Smith to get more into his legs and start his swing quicker, hoping the 22-year-old phenom could drive the baseball with more authority.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Composed of a custom 16-piece modular system that shifts daily, the space invites interaction—encouraging visitors to pause, sketch, converse, or reflect.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here is the adorable moment (but be aware there is a curse word in this exchange).—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Adams in exchange, later pressured the New York City Fire Department to facilitate the opening of Turkey’s new consulate building without a fire inspection in time for a visit by Turkey’s president, the indictment alleges.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Even four-time defending league champions Manchester City lack comparative representation to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, who dominate the discourse.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, popular media and social discourse have turned this topic into a moral battleground, perpetuating myths that reinforce shame, fear and outdated stereotypes.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Still, memory is the theme of several poetic passages of dialogue between Ren and her lover, and, as a professional storyteller, her personal experiences inevitably shape her work.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Open a dialogue: Talk to them about their mental health and tell them you're concerned, listening, and offering support.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Feel free to copy and paste it to your pre-baby-meeting group chats, or use it as a jumping off point for your own personal message.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Murdoch, now Isomorphic’s president, told CNBC in an interview by video chat.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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