CONVERSE (WITH) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

converse (with)

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Definition of converse (with)

as in to speak (to or with)

to communicate with by means of spoken words in a press conference, the president is not just addressing reporters—he's conversing with the public

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Baker wouldn’t address what might happen if this Congress can’t pass the bill.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The combination is creating supply-chain bottlenecks that industry and government are trying to address.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

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When Kuminga first arrived in town, superstar Anthony Edwards greeted him with a warm hug, a big smile and an eye-opening declaration.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
In early June, TMJ4 started teasing a new addition to its staff via a video, which showed its weather team greeting a woman walking toward them, who was only shown from the back.

— Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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