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
During the investigation, authorities also obtained a search warrant for Christian’s cell phone, which allegedly turned up conversations with individuals discussing the fraud, the warrant affidavit said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
Leaders operating here use transactional conversations and rely on problem-solving and control.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Pratt then alleged that Brumfield, the assistant principal at the time, mishandled a conversation with her daughter.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The meeting got heated when commissioners discussed ending alcohol sales earlier — an ongoing conversation for nearly two years — and raising fees for businesses who don’t comply with the city’s noise ordinance.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
Leaders operating here use transactional conversations and rely on problem-solving and control.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Pratt then alleged that Brumfield, the assistant principal at the time, mishandled a conversation with her daughter.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The meeting got heated when commissioners discussed ending alcohol sales earlier — an ongoing conversation for nearly two years — and raising fees for businesses who don’t comply with the city’s noise ordinance.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
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The free site features job listings as well as mental health resources, discussion boards, and networking events.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Just in time for Roland Garros, where the main draw begins May 25, ‘The Tennis Podcast’ is bringing its insightful analysis and engaging discussions to The Athletic Podcast Network.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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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
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In France for the world premiere of Lee’s new film, Washington pointed his finger, spoke animatedly and clasped the arm of the photographer, who smiled his way through the exchange.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The crypto exchange didn’t pay and is instead offering the same amount for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the hackers.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Fan discourse after defeats is rarely filled with nuance, but Gordon’s display was sharply in focus, against the backdrop of a tough few months.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Today, government anxieties about historical discourse have resurfaced.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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This ensures open, constructive dialogue on key issues.—
Kirsten Wegner,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Such dialogue did not materialize until last week, when teams from Kyiv and Moscow met in person in Turkey to begin discussing an end to the war.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Tesfaye’s bold and electric presence onstage and onscreen is an intriguing counterpoint to the thoughtful and soft-spoken man who sits for a chat about his movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The co-conspirators allegedly wrote a manifesto, posed for photos wearing the same clothing as the perpetrators of the 1999 Columbine mass shooting and divulged their scheme in an online game's chat.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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