as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
ideally, the college classroom should be a place of intellectual converse between student and teacher
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
jurors are not allowed to converse while the attorneys go off to one side to confer with the judge
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as in reverse
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Recent Examples of converse
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
For the literary elite of the 1920s and ‘30s, Manhattan’s Beekman neighborhood was the place to be, an elegant retreat where intellectuals and artists gathered to create and converse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Seen facing each other on a couch, the two converse with the ease of good friends.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
Verb
An undercover police officer posing as a hitman conversed with Hellenthal, who allegedly explained how to access his former wife’s home and offered cash and jewelry as payment for killing her, the release stated.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
For the literary elite of the 1920s and ‘30s, Manhattan’s Beekman neighborhood was the place to be, an elegant retreat where intellectuals and artists gathered to create and converse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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Listen to this article 1 min The Los Angeles Kings hosted the Edmonton Oilers Monday for a first-round Stanley Cup playoff game, and a pregame performance became a topic of conversation.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The pair are on opposite ends of the global conversation about gender and trans rights: Pascal, the brother of trans actress Lux, is a pro-trans advocate while Rowling has long espoused anti-trans views.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Patino chatted with every person, making sure their order was perfect.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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During a recent episode of The Oprah Podcast, the media mogul chatted with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about the amount of time teenagers spend online.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known for its reverse chronological storytelling, the noir thriller stars Rainn Wilson, Wyatt Russell, Ron Livingston, and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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Even though return volumes are rising, reverse supply chains are actually underdeveloped.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many middle-income households got subsidies for the first time after Congress expanded them in 2021, which helped generate a boom in enrollment in ACA exchanges nationwide.—
Bernard J. Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Le Monde reports that French travelers visiting the U.S. are adapting to the fact that the cost of everything has increased by at least 25% in the past few years by staying for a shorter period, using home exchange sites, plus filling up on a large breakfast, and then buying takeaway sandwiches.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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In January 2020, during Trump's first term, Vaughn was photographed talking to and shaking hands with him at a college football game.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As Investopedia explains, bonds have an inverse relationship to interest rates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The inverse relationship between global growth and the benefit to the Indian economy appears to be another arrow in India’s quiver.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The LinkedIn algorithm rewards users who actively participate in discussions across the platform.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But, after a discussion with Barman, she was hooked on the concept.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, this argument too has prompted counter arguments, with some people arguing that GDP isn't everything and that there's more to life than work.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Out of 14 bouts, seven ended by referee stoppage, including a counter right hand by bantamweight fighter Malcolm Wellmaker with 1 minute, 59 seconds left in the first round to knock out Cameron Saaiman.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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