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
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
For the literary elite of the 1920s and ‘30s, Manhattan’s Beekman neighborhood was the place to be, an elegant retreat where intellectuals and artists gathered to create and converse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Seen facing each other on a couch, the two converse with the ease of good friends.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
Verb
An undercover police officer posing as a hitman conversed with Hellenthal, who allegedly explained how to access his former wife’s home and offered cash and jewelry as payment for killing her, the release stated.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
For the literary elite of the 1920s and ‘30s, Manhattan’s Beekman neighborhood was the place to be, an elegant retreat where intellectuals and artists gathered to create and converse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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Listen to this article 1 min The Los Angeles Kings hosted the Edmonton Oilers Monday for a first-round Stanley Cup playoff game, and a pregame performance became a topic of conversation.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The pair are on opposite ends of the global conversation about gender and trans rights: Pascal, the brother of trans actress Lux, is a pro-trans advocate while Rowling has long espoused anti-trans views.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Genie is one of the powerful platforms to chat with big data in a structured format.—
Kingsuk Chakrabarty,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Let Mom have the final say on the lineup, and pause between movies to chat, snack, or take a stretch break. 14.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Known for its reverse chronological storytelling, the noir thriller stars Rainn Wilson, Wyatt Russell, Ron Livingston, and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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Even though return volumes are rising, reverse supply chains are actually underdeveloped.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bears received the Nos. 56, 62 and 109 picks in exchange for Nos. 41, 72 and 240.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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Many middle-income households got subsidies for the first time after Congress expanded them in 2021, which helped generate a boom in enrollment in ACA exchanges nationwide.—
Bernard J. Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At private dinners throughout Rome and at formal gatherings of hundreds of cardinals, talk among church leaders of who will next lead the church has certainly already begun.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Some professors didn’t understand how to talk with audiences and were criticized for their monotone deliveries.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Why the gold rush The traditionally inverse relationship between Treasury yields and gold seems to have broken down.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The inverse relationship between gold and the dollar becomes especially powerful in moments like this — when policy looks shaky and risk becomes much more difficult to price.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Miller commenced the discussion with a brief slideshow that previewed some of the artwork, garments and, jewelry that will be on display next month.—
Scarlett Newman,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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The LinkedIn algorithm rewards users who actively participate in discussions across the platform.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, this argument too has prompted counter arguments, with some people arguing that GDP isn't everything and that there's more to life than work.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Out of 14 bouts, seven ended by referee stoppage, including a counter right hand by bantamweight fighter Malcolm Wellmaker with 1 minute, 59 seconds left in the first round to knock out Cameron Saaiman.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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