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
Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
However, the matriarch of the Ratliff family was not interested in conversing and thoroughly iced her out.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 28 May 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
Agents can manage inbound calls by conversing with patients and taking the next best actions (e.g., scheduling an appointment or making a referral).
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
However, the matriarch of the Ratliff family was not interested in conversing and thoroughly iced her out.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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After Trump announced on social media Saturday evening that U.S. stealth jets had flown to Iran and dropped bombs on nuclear sites, escalating an already tense situation, Democrats found themselves in a circular series of conversations.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
Verb
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As that rare thing, a young female naturist happy to chat on camera, Saoirse Newhouse has been in demand with the press at the opening ceremony.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Special guests and close friends are expected to appear, to chat about their family life, careers, life experiences, homes and gardens.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s why for smaller cryptocurrency companies seeking a faster path to public markets, reverse mergers have become a popular alternative.—
Cloris Chen,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Opes Jet favors a reverse auction, where aircraft operators make bids for flights a client has posted via the app.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Instead, the Wizards undercut both Florida franchises, drafted and traded Clayton to Utah in exchange for the No. 21 pick and multiple second-round picks.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the No. 29 pick on Wednesday and a 2029 first-round pick.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
Verb
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This means learning when to step back, when to feel and when to talk, as well as when to turn it off.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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One of the real pleasures of doing the book was talking to the ex-Panthers and the other ‘60s and ‘70s activists who, at this stage of their life, are very eager to have their stories put down.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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To start, the rally triggered a clear breakout through this inverse head-and-shoulders pattern — best seen on the weekly chart.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Use Market Hedges – When the S&P 500 declines below its 200-day moving average consider adding an inverse market ETF to the portfolio with the aim of effectively hedge against volatile market conditions.—
Kenneth G. Winans,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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There has been some recent discussion about women needing more than eight hours during certain periods of their cycle, but this is yet to reach the mainstream.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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The fragile ceasefire and how to approach Iran and its nuclear ambitions moving forward are likely to be a subject of discussion among world leaders at the NATO summit.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Staycation Woven Counter Height Stool This counter stool blends textures for a unique yet timeless look.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Sarah Khan has been decorating her Las Vegas home with counter stools, a pool lounger and bathroom vanity while regularly saving 40% to 80% off retail prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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