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Recent Examples of conversation Trump spoke to Erika on Thursday and discussed their conversation during his appearance on Fox & Friends earlier this morning. James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Expect breakthrough conversations, personal revelations and relationships that come to an end (or begin unexpectedly). Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 At one point, his inner monologue nearly induces him to reach out to pet a co-worker, David, in the middle of their conversation. Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025 The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail has rekindled conversations about the failures of America’s criminal justice system. Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conversation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
Noun
  • For Donohue, a one-on-one discussion with Hunt and a later meeting with his constituents further complicated his decision.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • If both polls and discussions with my friends are anything to go by, Americans feel forever locked in a state of political conflict.
    Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.
    Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Residents of the apartment complex described 40 to 60 gunshots during the exchange of gunfire.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2025
  • China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.
    Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This discourse only got louder during minicamp when he was called out for his physical appearance and route running.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The frequency with which statistics are used within wider football discourse appears to be creeping up, and should be celebrated.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The dialogue will explore her career milestones and the philosophies that have shaped her artistry, including the practice of detachment, a theme both Jones and Akil connect to through lessons learned from Oprah Winfrey.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
  • That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The documentary is built around the chat with Sheen — which gives the impression of stretching across many days, based on lighting choices — but Renzi has assembled an impressive assortment of key figures from Sheen’s lives.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Experts previously stressed to Parents the importance of having ongoing chats with teens about social media, their activity on different platforms, and any issues that may arise.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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