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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
Often dwarfed by architecture, their distinctive bodies in space are more important than the sparse dialogue that only serves to fill in crucial gaps in storytelling.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Hundreds flew across the country to spend 45 seconds reading a few lines of dialogue.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Lena Endre, who’s one of our favorite actors in the world, did a long dialogue scene with Stellan Skarsgård.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Veach’s classification of the current circumstances — the ongoing dialogue that Chiefs head coach Andy Reid also mentioned this week — implies Kelce must at least be considering coming back.
—Sam McDowell 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Hundreds flew across the country to spend 45 seconds reading a few lines of dialogue.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Lena Endre, who’s one of our favorite actors in the world, did a long dialogue scene with Stellan Skarsgård.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Veach’s classification of the current circumstances — the ongoing dialogue that Chiefs head coach Andy Reid also mentioned this week — implies Kelce must at least be considering coming back.
—Sam McDowell 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
Noun
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Doing so will put you in a better place for any upcoming or ongoing tough discussions with the people who matter most to you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s nuclear program has been at the center of the discussions.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Thoughtful conversation softens defensiveness and grows respect.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.—
Alexandra Koch , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Developed in close consultation with geriatricians, regulators, and pharmaceutical companies, PROSPR is designed to create the foundation for a true longevity sector by enabling, in a clinical trial lasting just three years, the first generation of drugs targeting aging.—
Andrew S. Brack,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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The physician and surgeon provides medical care to inmates at the California Health Care Facility, including exams, treatment and consultations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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During last year’s budget debates, Chicago’s then-chief financial officer, Jill Jaworski, provided aldermen with a chart projecting that these bonds would be retired in 2031 and total interest on them would amount to $58 million.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Next week, the Supreme Court will consider whether the gun ban for drug users is unconstitutionally broad in a high-stakes case at the center of growing debate over whether marijuana deserves a carve-out in the law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some records from the year-long exchange of evidence in the lawsuit battle were already released publicly in response to a federal appeals court order.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Mission was moved from United Launch Alliance to speed up launch (ULA gets a future launch in exchange).—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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That summer release window means Toy Story 5 discourse is going to dominate feeds well into the warmest months of the year.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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And if the trend data, the TikTok discourse, and the voices of people like Constantine and Esters are any indication, this movement is still growing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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