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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as in reverse
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Recent Examples of converse
Nick Remsen, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
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Noun
He and O’Ward converse in Spanish.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lee said that three thousand users have conversed with the company’s chatbot since its soft launch, in 2024.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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In a conversation last season, Barkley said his top five running backs of all time were Barry Sanders, Faulk, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, and Adrian Peterson.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two other women moved quietly beside me, nobody chatting, all of us seemingly running on fumes.—
Jackie Snow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The president chatted with assembly line workers as well as the automaker’s executive chairman, Bill Ford, a descendent of Henry Ford.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On the first play of the fourth quarter, Shanahan called for a reverse pass from Jauan Jennings to an open Christian McCaffrey, who tracked the pass and made a difficult over-the-shoulder catch for a 29-yard touchdown.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Prettygarden Oversized Lantern-Sleeve Cardigan This supremely fuzzy oversized cardigan features outfit-elevating lantern sleeves and cool-looking reverse seams that run along the shoulders and arms.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the past two decades, much of the often spirited discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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As an iconic component of downtown infrastructure, the skyway network cannot be separated from broader discussions about the revitalization of downtown.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Brandon asked her out the next day, and the pair spent hours talking on a Ferris wheel during their first date.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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People with respiratory viruses who have high-risk conditions or who live in households with high-risk individuals should talk to their healthcare professional about taking antiviral medications to treat the virus or prevent transmission.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As the distance from the source rises, the light intensity drops (that's the inverse part) but at a much faster rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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This new tax would have the inverse effect — instead of raising revenue, many hosts will simply stop hosting, which means less tourism and tax revenue for the city.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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His son looks just as focused, especially after the two exchange words.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Varta has introduced DroneHunter Varta, a counter-drone system built to help infantry units counter enemy FPV drones in close-range combat at CES 2026.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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And make sure there's plenty of room to pull up counter stools!—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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