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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
Noun
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Atop the to-do list: Create a football schedule and determine whether the conference will stage a championship game.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Pierce, a pro-Trump investor and billionaire, threw the fundraiser for Adams while the mayor was on the island for a cryptocurrency conference.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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The list sparked some conversation in the comments section as fans rushed to agree and reflect on some of the treats that have been lost to the past.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Now, thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The discussion later in this article reviews many, but far from all, of the tax changes contained in the BBB.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Trade discussions usually pick up in the next few weeks around the upcoming draft and All-Star Game, and baseball operations president Erik Neander and his staff should have plenty to talk about.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 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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But that’s what is still missing in the Gmail AI debate, which has been more a take it or leave it offer.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The legislation now moves to 20 hours of marathon debate, evenly divided between both parties, with Democrats expected to use their full allotment while Republicans plan to use only a few hours.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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According to the company, over 60% of users who complete a consultation go on to purchase a product.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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On June 9, California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the deployment of the National Guard without prior consultation with Governor Gavin Newsom.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Blumhouse just announced at its recent Business of Fear symposium that Spencer is coming back for another film.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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That included additional consulting services, like public outreach and housing symposiums.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 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 9 Jul. 2025.
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