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also dialog
1
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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Listen to the full conversation between Meyers, Samberg, Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone above.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Goldberg issued her warning amid a Hot Topics discussion breaking down actors Ike Barinholtz and Dax Shepard discussing on a recent podcast episode the appropriate age parents should stop appearing naked in front of their children.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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But after four years, tension started to build, especially around discussions of parenthood.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 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 debate over phones and cameras in nightlife spaces is ongoing.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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The social media post fueled global debate over whether Trump's tariffs were part of a permanent new tariff regime or simply a negotiating tactic that could lead to the tariffs being eased through concessions by other countries.—
Douglas Gillison, Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, ticket sales for the band Oasis' reunion tour led to widespread controversy, leaving thousands of fans infuriated and sparking a government consultation in the United Kingdom.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Davis was called for a foul on the last play of the game but after a consultation between the two officials – one of whom was Kantner – Kantner called off the foul and the game was over.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 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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Voters had the choice between eight candidates seeking four, four-year council terms.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
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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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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