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also dialog
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
calling for an international dialogue on human rights
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
coworkers having a short dialogue about politics at the watercooler before heading back to work
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Recent Examples of dialogue
Next up, maybe lawmakers can do something about overly soft, mumbling dialogue preceded by deafening explosions.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The preview opens with a tense dialogue tracking a costly military encounter.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Patchett crafts characters who feel like close friends, dialogue that leaps off the page and an unforgettable family story.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But despite some good moments and sharp dialogue in places (Ana Nogueria is the screenwriter), something feels a bit off.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The preview opens with a tense dialogue tracking a costly military encounter.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Patchett crafts characters who feel like close friends, dialogue that leaps off the page and an unforgettable family story.
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But despite some good moments and sharp dialogue in places (Ana Nogueria is the screenwriter), something feels a bit off.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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January 20 – February 18 By afternoon, conversation sparks playful ideas.
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But Roberts finds moments to pull players aside for one-on-one conversations.
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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Beyond manufacturing, The Yard includes a design studio, a bespoke consultation room for custom frame commissions, a training academy for opticians and makers, and a growing archive of historic spectacles spanning more than two centuries.
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The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
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Inside this building, generations of artists a century apart converse about similarly distressing and awe-inducing encounters between us and our technological creations.
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More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
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The complexity at play in data center debates is often what has prompted moratoriums, with local governments looking for more time to properly take stock of concerns from neighbors and the facts at hand.
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in April in exchange for Atlanta’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
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The law requires that the DHS secretary consult with other government agencies before designating a country for TPS.
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Nissen consults for statin-makers AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis and Pfizer but does not receive financial compensation.
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Officials in eight states—Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas—encouraged students to establish Club America chapters in their public schools, often describing the group as devoted to free speech and civil discourse.
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Because healthy digital discourse now apparently requires knock-and-explain visits.
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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