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
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.
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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
On April 30, the TikTok star, 25, and the Houston Texans wide receiver, 30, were spotted conversing at the Sports Illustrated x Authentic Brands Group party at The Surf Club Restaurant in Miami.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Junior Miranda Castillo is the team manager, and according to team coach James Bryant, has solid communication skills that are utilized in conversing with judges and teammates.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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
On April 30, the TikTok star, 25, and the Houston Texans wide receiver, 30, were spotted conversing at the Sports Illustrated x Authentic Brands Group party at The Surf Club Restaurant in Miami.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Junior Miranda Castillo is the team manager, and according to team coach James Bryant, has solid communication skills that are utilized in conversing with judges and teammates.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversing
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Imagine that a person was mainly chatting on topics such as how to cook an egg or fix a car.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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After chatting about the war in Iran, immigration and the economy, Clark asked Campa-Najjar what set him apart from other candidates.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Cannavaro is not the first global football star to infiltrate Uzbek football (Rivaldo played for Bunyodkor for three years towards the end of his career) but his appointment certainly got a football-mad nation talking.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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