as in discussions
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 conversations
So many conversations about so many things and for some reason that’s what hits home.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Rustin tried to imagine this girl and boy talking in someone’s bedroom, which was where teenagers used to have difficult conversations.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Top secret conversations about movement strategies and tactics abounded over plates of Gilmore’s food.
—Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Now, a new documentary is going behind the scenes of the album’s creation, showing the conversations, sessions, inspiration, memories and philosophy that ultimately formed the 16-track project.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
If the host is winding down, don’t linger with extended goodbyes or start new conversations at the door.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The controversial sculpture that dominated public art conversations this summer is now standing tall over Broad Ripple.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
This isn’t the only space where these conversations are happening—and that’s important to note.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Expect conversations that catch you off-guard, and jokes that turn into shocking revelations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Rustin tried to imagine this girl and boy talking in someone’s bedroom, which was where teenagers used to have difficult conversations.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Top secret conversations about movement strategies and tactics abounded over plates of Gilmore’s food.
—Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Now, a new documentary is going behind the scenes of the album’s creation, showing the conversations, sessions, inspiration, memories and philosophy that ultimately formed the 16-track project.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
If the host is winding down, don’t linger with extended goodbyes or start new conversations at the door.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The controversial sculpture that dominated public art conversations this summer is now standing tall over Broad Ripple.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
This isn’t the only space where these conversations are happening—and that’s important to note.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Expect conversations that catch you off-guard, and jokes that turn into shocking revelations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversations
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In contrast, outgoing chief Jennings has remained out of public eye in recent months as the city has grappled with these discussions.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Saturday also marks the start of enrollment on federal insurance exchanges, and premiums are expected to more than double on average.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, loneliness dropped during positive interactions with friends, but negative ones didn’t have much effect – perhaps because negative exchanges were rare, accounting for only 2% of reports.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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From homework to gaming to group chats, their digital lives can move faster than parents can keep up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The interface is clean and uncluttered for simple chats.—
Rebecca Lazar,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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As the inaugural biennial edition, LagosPhoto 2025 opens a transformative new chapter—building on fifteen years of experimentation while pursuing fresh dialogues around invention, resistance, and freedom.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The direction, authentic and rigorous in every aspect, invites us into a private world that dialogues with the past, present, and future, creating a non-time constructed with great mastery and sensitivity.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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By analyzing discourses on development squarely within Native American studies, Yazzie situates capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism into the politics of nation-building.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Conversations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversations. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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