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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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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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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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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Beyond manufacturing, The Yard includes a design studio, a bespoke consultation room for custom frame commissions, a training academy for opticians and makers, and a growing archive of historic spectacles spanning more than two centuries.
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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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More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
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The complexity at play in data center debates is often what has prompted moratoriums, with local governments looking for more time to properly take stock of concerns from neighbors and the facts at hand.
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This came after an exchange of fire in previous days between the US and Iran.
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The district countered with an offer of several months pay in exchange for giving up the right to indemnification, the sources said.
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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