as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
ideally, the college classroom should be a place of intellectual converse between student and teacher
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
jurors are not allowed to converse while the attorneys go off to one side to confer with the judge
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Recent Examples of converse
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.
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Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
Since his election last year, Leo has made a point to directly converse with — and sometimes critique — various aspects of society, ranging from politics to entertainment and sports.
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Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Noun
The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.
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Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
But Feaster also found other accounts that described Müller’s device as a puppet that conversed with audiences.
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Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
Since his election last year, Leo has made a point to directly converse with — and sometimes critique — various aspects of society, ranging from politics to entertainment and sports.
—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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During the conversation, the individuals attempted to distract the woman by putting jewelry on her.
Verb
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These hard-sided, pop-top adventure trucks look so cool that strangers will stop to chat with you — guaranteed.
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While Yahia chats with The Star, his daughter, Hannah, takes a tray of baklava out of the oven.
Adjective
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Sophie Cunningham's reverse layup tied it at 93 with just over five minutes to play.
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The series was a sort of reverse Stranger Things where retirees investigate a monster infestation in their community, and starred bigger names like Alfre Woodard, Alfred Molina and Geena Davis.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.
Verb
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Robert, talk me through the thinking behind this framing.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
Adjective
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Therefore, the next step is for the stock to continue building on the breakout attempt from the inverse head and shoulders pattern discussed earlier.
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Another finding of the study was the inverse correlation between zinc uptake in the stinger and the claws.
Noun
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in April in exchange for Atlanta’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
Adjective
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Find solutions to make what might seem counter-intuitive instead.
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Over the counter microbiome tests — questionable results As technology has advanced, so too has the market of products that promise to divine your gut health.
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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