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also dialog
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as in conference
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
calling for an international dialogue on human rights
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
coworkers having a short dialogue about politics at the watercooler before heading back to work
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Recent Examples of dialogue
The group is part of a nationwide movement fostering respectful, cross-partisan dialogue.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But protecting these values is doable through dialogue.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Floor-shaking bass and clear dialogue audio for less than $200 is a fantastic deal and will really elevate your gaming and movie watching experience.
—John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
That means carving out time for unstructured brainstorming and informal dialogue—signaling that exploration isn’t just allowed but essential.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But protecting these values is doable through dialogue.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Floor-shaking bass and clear dialogue audio for less than $200 is a fantastic deal and will really elevate your gaming and movie watching experience.
—John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
That means carving out time for unstructured brainstorming and informal dialogue—signaling that exploration isn’t just allowed but essential.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
Noun
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Following the group phase, the top eight teams across the conferences will advance to the playoffs.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Traditionally, the southern sports world orbits around football but the 2024-25 season saw the SEC take over the mantle of best basketball conference in the nation.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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No one’s drafting legal paperwork just yet, but all the comment sections, podcast clips, and late-night talks between friends around it suggest the conversation is shifting.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The show and its participants were even parodied on Saturday Night Live in January, with comedian Ego Nwodim playing Amuli, and other cast members mocking people’s poor conversation skills and unintelligent dating decisions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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The broader debate over casualty accuracy intensified after an Israeli strike on March 23 killed 15 humanitarian workers, including a paramedic, according to the United Nations and the Palestinian Red Crescent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The debate over money in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court races goes back more than 15 years, when the state enacted public financing for such contests to limit spending.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The eight will be honored at a ceremony during the 15th annual A STEP UP assistant coaches professional development symposium at Queens University in Charlotte.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The state’s top public safety officials warned attendees at the annual Connecticut emergency management symposium Tuesday that the only certainty is that billions of dollars currently slated for emergency operations across the U.S. are under review by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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The full council is expected to vote on the ordinance Thursday.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Voters had the choice between eight candidates seeking four, four-year council terms.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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