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
Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The woman behind me who whispered earlier has delicate tattoos and oversized sunglasses, her female companion in converse sneakers.
—Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025
The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
After conversing with the bots, participants correctly identified the hypothetical condition only about a third of the time.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The woman behind me who whispered earlier has delicate tattoos and oversized sunglasses, her female companion in converse sneakers.
—Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
After conversing with the bots, participants correctly identified the hypothetical condition only about a third of the time.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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But nothing sells better than winning, and that’s where the conversation pointed to at the end of the night.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Open answers ease the pressure around current conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While chatting during a recent visit, my niece stood next to a chair and put one foot on the seat.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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And don't forget to join the Bake Club Group chat over on Substack.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Additional studies into a mother’s reverse aging processes have suggested that the fetus may have a rejuvenating effect on the mother.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Using a reverse image search is a simple way to do this.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An online discussion about forming an unofficial supporters section brought four guys together for a beer.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Have a frank discussion with your lawyer.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everyone in the family had made sacrifices to open on time, with Alysha herself taking time off from her senior year in high school to talk to painters and builders.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Grab any chance to travel for pleasure or talk to people from other cultures.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The May 10 lottery determines only the top four picks, with the other nonplayoff teams picking in inverse order of record.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Playoff teams will select three through six based on the inverse order of the regular-season standings.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As one person briefed on the exchange recalled, Altman then denied having made the claim.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The union offered to have workers return to work in less than a week in exchange for continued contract negotiations.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Taylor Frankie Paul has filed a counter temporary restraining order against ex Dakota Mortensen — both of whom have accused each other of recent domestic violence — as a judge issued a temporary custody arrangement dictating how much time she’s allotted with their toddler son.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Incidentally, said charity is counter to my belief system but the gift would be in my name.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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