as in chatting
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 conversing
This is because any of various chatbots can induce in us an irresistible sense of our conversing with an actual person.
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Joel Marks, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Her subjects range from the humming of trees conversing through underground fungi to the iridescent call (invisible to humans) that flowers make to fluttering bees.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
There, the Duke was seen smiling alongside an Army veteran and conversing with several other veterans.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The chatbot, capable of conversing in natural language, captivated global audiences and has since developed advanced coding, voice interaction and image generation capabilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Modway’s luxe daybed is the statement piece that turns a patio into a paradise, and the roomy design offers a go-to spot for reading, napping, and conversing.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
For you, the Sun and Mercury in your sign give you energy and an interest in conversing with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
On her last day in Reggio Emilia, Middleton visited with schoolchildren in the woods—even sitting in the grass and sharing stories of her own kids while conversing with the students.
—Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Joel Marks, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Her subjects range from the humming of trees conversing through underground fungi to the iridescent call (invisible to humans) that flowers make to fluttering bees.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
There, the Duke was seen smiling alongside an Army veteran and conversing with several other veterans.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The chatbot, capable of conversing in natural language, captivated global audiences and has since developed advanced coding, voice interaction and image generation capabilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Modway’s luxe daybed is the statement piece that turns a patio into a paradise, and the roomy design offers a go-to spot for reading, napping, and conversing.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
For you, the Sun and Mercury in your sign give you energy and an interest in conversing with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
On her last day in Reggio Emilia, Middleton visited with schoolchildren in the woods—even sitting in the grass and sharing stories of her own kids while conversing with the students.
—Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversing
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While chatting with Craig Melvin during a June 19 appearance on the Today show, the TV icon paused her interview to smack the anchor after a bold request.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Within minutes, the men, who ranged in age from 30 to 60, began chatting among themselves.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 June 2026
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“Conversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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