1
as in symposiums
a meeting featuring a group discussion
attended a colloquy on economic globalization
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2
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare
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3
as in conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people
a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colloquies
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When jurors came forward with concerns, Farber was strict about respecting the sanctity of deliberations and cautioned them not to discuss the content or tenor of jury room discussions, transcripts show.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Those are, the Lewis family insists, not active discussions right now.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The deal accelerated over several crucial moments — Israel’s strike on Qatar, discussions on the sidelines of the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York City and Jared Kushner’s conversations with his father-in-law, these sources said.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Had the hard conversations in the actual meeting, not behind closed doors.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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The best schools build scaffolding through first-year seminars, proactive advising, and residence life programming.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The event will unite renowned winemakers, distillers, and chefs, and include more than 50 celebrity chef demos and beverage seminars.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Start with this list, then let detailed consultations and your comfort with the team guide the final call.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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After weeks of consultations with political parties across the board, Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday appointed his ministers, and the cabinet had been set to hold its first meeting on Monday afternoon.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Oct. 2025
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Cruz, who has previously proposed NIL reform legislation that included antitrust exemptions for the NCAA and conferences, is now reportedly working on a new bipartisan measure that is expected to feature some form of liability protection.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Job-seekers are all turning to out-of-the-box ways to advance their careers, from delivering donuts to Silicon Valley bosses, to waitressing at tech conferences to hand out CVs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The debates — around affordable housing in particular — brewed a contentious 2023 election season.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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The series arrives at a moment when questions of identity and inclusion continue to ripple through American institutions, including the military, where debates over who gets to serve openly have once again surfaced.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The exchanges have included headline-making ripostes from Christian Pulisic and his entourage.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Throughout its journey through Scorpio, Mercury will interact with several planets, which will continue to influence our conversations and exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite ongoing trade talks between Washington and Beijing, trade tensions re-escalated Thursday after China ramped up export restrictions on critical rare earth minerals.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Eastern Syria is where risks of ethnic tension, tribal mobilization, and jihadist resurgence converge, if talks fail.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Colloquies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colloquies. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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