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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
Despite years of dialogue with the Vatican, the SSPX remains outside the church's formal structure.
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Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
That means the same extensive level of transparency, public education and community dialogue that informed the task force’s work must continue as policymakers evaluate options and implement reforms.
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Karen Freeman-Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Of the responsible investing tools available to investors, strategic engagement — or investor-investee dialogue — is the most effective form of sustainable investing for those seeking impact.
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Bhakti Mirchandani,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
There is also a growing dialogue between menswear and womenswear.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
That means the same extensive level of transparency, public education and community dialogue that informed the task force’s work must continue as policymakers evaluate options and implement reforms.
—
Karen Freeman-Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Of the responsible investing tools available to investors, strategic engagement — or investor-investee dialogue — is the most effective form of sustainable investing for those seeking impact.
—
Bhakti Mirchandani,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
There is also a growing dialogue between menswear and womenswear.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
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Immediately, the call sparked online debate and discussion that will surely continue into next week.
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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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The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.
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His expensive and ambitious campaign has been conducted with little congressional consultation or oversight, shaped entirely by one man.
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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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And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate.
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But most companies run scenario-planning exercises, only to rehearse their debates about what to do once a crisis hits.
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In January 2015, Shirley agreed to a plea deal in exchange for testifying against the Leonard brothers.
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The resulting arguments, trolling and nasty exchanges can signal to the algorithm that the content is engaging, prompting it to show those posts to even more people who are likely to react and further amplify the conversation.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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