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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Recent Examples of converse
Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
At one point, Mandel stepped out of the room to let the two converse alone, while emotional piano music swelled in the background.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Students should be encouraged to converse with their AI tutor without fear of ridicule for asking questions in class.
—Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Composed of a custom 16-piece modular system that shifts daily, the space invites interaction—encouraging visitors to pause, sketch, converse, or reflect.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
At one point, Mandel stepped out of the room to let the two converse alone, while emotional piano music swelled in the background.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The brain’s circuits are all built from a mixture of inhibitory and excitatory cells conversing in diverse ways.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Students should be encouraged to converse with their AI tutor without fear of ridicule for asking questions in class.
—Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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Healthcare providers should also broach those conversations with their patients, especially if someone is falling behind on their screenings.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Reuters found that a chatbot was able to have a romantic conversation with an eight-year-old, for instance.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Young Republicans implicated in a scandal over racist, antisemitic and misogynistic comments in leaked chat messages reported by Politico face mounting calls to step down from their positions in party organizations.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Contestants form bonds and make compatibility decisions while chatting through a wall, eventually getting engaged before meeting face-to-face for the first time.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This included the landing gear failed to deploy, along with reverse thrusters, which redirect engine thrust forward and are crucial for braking.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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One of the biggest highlights was his steal, a reverse lay-up in transition, plus a foul.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Islamabad — Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have flared in recent days with the exchange of deadly gunfire between the neighbors that has stoked fears of a wider conflict.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Yossi's brother, Eli Sharabi, was also kidnapped during the attacks and was later released in a hostages-for-prisoners exchange deal.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kelce talked Wednesday about the good vibes in the Chiefs facility on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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The crows are back, talking to the dog again, and the other birds are singing in the trees.—
Joële Walinga,
IndieWire,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After awarding the voluntary furlough, management will proceed with involuntary furloughs in inverse order of system seniority up to the 1,800 number, in accordance with flight attendant contracts, the union said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the shape of a paranormal event, like the one seen in the film, is exactly inverse to traditional story structure.—
Daniel Noah,
IndieWire,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Participants will explore the magical interplay between the universe and the human body, diving into discussions about creation, consciousness, and how the cosmos mirrors the infinite potential of the human mind.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Crypto Is Cyclical An initial appeal of cryptoassets, especially for institutional investors and professional traders, was that the asset class often moved in a counter-cyclical manner that provided a hedge against volatility in other market sectors.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Utah incident showed how counter protesters, too, can elevate tensions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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