conversation

noun

ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce conversation (audio)
Definition of conversationnext
as in discussion
talking or a talk between two or more people Thomas Jefferson was celebrated for his brilliant, wide-ranging conversations with a host of friends and acquaintances

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Recent Examples of conversation As a result of those conversations and further review, the employee responsible for the act is no longer employed by the City of Golden Fire Department. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 3rd House of Communication, softening texts, calls, errands, sibling dynamics, and local conversations. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026 In everyday conversation, the two words can sound interchangeable. — Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 This conversation was taking place in Jaya Aunty’s living room, and Nidhi’s eyes kept darting about. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conversation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
  1. discussion
  2. converse
  3. exchange
  4. discourse
  5. chat
  6. dialogue
Noun
  • Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, told CNN the water cuts to his state take into account previous discussions and recommendations between the three downstream states.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Legislators have held private discussions about possible changes throughout the year.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussion
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  • In her Arizona projects, Lerner says the front is becoming an extension of how people enjoy their morning coffee, move through the day, converse with neighbors in the evening, and relax before going indoors.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • So, Toney and Ulbrich converse and decide what’s best for the defense, and more specifically within Toney’s passing-centric jurisdiction, what’s best for the secondary and back seven in coverage.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • Students who took the stand described a heated exchange over Anthony’s refusal on a rainy spring day to leave a tent that belonged to Metcalf’s team.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The exchange's strength is not only limited to IPOs, Chan pointed out, but also follow-on offerings.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of exchange
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  • Despite wanting to sometimes speak out and clarify these details for fans, the first animator was afraid to get too involved given the heightened scrutiny and attention surrounding the public discourse.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The discourse has spanned from high school sports to international competitions and pro leagues like the WNBA, where a pair of male former NBA players are currently claiming to identify as women to pressure a more definitive policy.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of discourse
Noun
  • Leo July 23 – August 22 The fun plan in the group chat may need a little more flexibility today.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For example, there's Proactive Assistance, allowing Gemini to surface personalized suggestions in chats.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of chat
Noun
  • Arsenal and Galatasaray have been in dialogue over several players, principally Martinelli — but there are no active negotiations over a potential transfer for Osimhen.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of forcing a single answer, the system engages in dialogue, refining recommendations based on preferences, context and behavioral patterns.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dialogue

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