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also dialog
1
as in conference
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
Inviting stakeholders to explicitly express their priorities and to deliberate about who should bear these costs fosters genuine dialogue.
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Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The dialogue took place side by side with a U.S.-China climate event.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Other new hires include accent and dialogue coach Andrea Caban and acting teacher Aysan Celik of The Civilians theater troupe.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
This is a duplicitous, murderous regime that isn’t interested in dialogue.
—Danielle Wallace , Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
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Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The dialogue took place side by side with a U.S.-China climate event.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Other new hires include accent and dialogue coach Andrea Caban and acting teacher Aysan Celik of The Civilians theater troupe.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
This is a duplicitous, murderous regime that isn’t interested in dialogue.
—Danielle Wallace , Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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In 1968, Gang Mun-hui, a Zainichi hibakusha, gave public testimony at a conference in Japan—the first time many Japanese, including victim advocates, learned that there were hibakusha living in Korea.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Lou Vargo, the county's emergency management director, said at the press conference that two missing people were found after the flooding began on the evening of June 14.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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After Trump announced on social media Saturday evening that U.S. stealth jets had flown to Iran and dropped bombs on nuclear sites, escalating an already tense situation, Democrats found themselves in a circular series of conversations.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
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At the time of the discussion, Ramona Unified’s course was still being crafted.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The fragile ceasefire and how to approach Iran and its nuclear ambitions moving forward are likely to be a subject of discussion among world leaders at the NATO summit.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Those and another 13 will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday’s debate will air at 7 p.m. on ABC 10News.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Yet these kinds of debates are everywhere across U.S. sports.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2025
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For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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On June 8, President Trump sent in 1,700 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to help control the protests without California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) request or consultation.—
Amalia Huot-Marchand,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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As part of those efforts, the institute will host an annual international symposium and award a prize for autism research, according to the press release.—
Jack McKessy,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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Women’s History Month/Black History Month pages Several web pages and images of cultural celebrations, including Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as symposiums and other programs to highlight achievements made the purge list, as well.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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Efforts by some voters in Caldwell to recall their mayor and four of the city’s council members failed this month after the organizers weren’t able to secure enough signatures to earn a recall election.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2025
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The proposal, which was co-authored by Yaroslavsky and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, now heads to three council committees for consideration.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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