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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
The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Organizations that combine institutional experience with accountability and authentic dialogue are more likely to build lasting trust with emerging generations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Rojas on Thursday said his capture undermined the confidence of the rank and file but did not derail the dialogue process.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
But before either the dialogue or the literary discussion, some opening thoughts on the news of a looming or apparent agreement or cease-fire, maybe some kind of deal, between the United States and Iran.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Organizations that combine institutional experience with accountability and authentic dialogue are more likely to build lasting trust with emerging generations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Rojas on Thursday said his capture undermined the confidence of the rank and file but did not derail the dialogue process.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
But before either the dialogue or the literary discussion, some opening thoughts on the news of a looming or apparent agreement or cease-fire, maybe some kind of deal, between the United States and Iran.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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During the conversation, the individuals attempted to distract the woman by putting jewelry on her.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.—
Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.—
Sylvia Gordon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Major League Baseball's warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps is fueling online debate about the limits of free expression in professional baseball.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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The radiologist recommended clinical follow up and a neurosurgical consult, the suit says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Bob Batchelor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Many critics said that its picture of discourse was too becalmed, resembling a university seminar.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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There’s discourse surrounding things like your chest hair on the internet.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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