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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
Others might recognize certain words and want to read dialogue.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Project aims to combat loneliness, promote intergenerational dialogue This isn’t the first of Matter Neuroscience’s projects to go viral.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Where writers and audiences encounter each other directly—not through algorithms, but through dialogue.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
But before my discussion of the novel Burr, and before my dialogue with Lord Andrew Roberts, some thoughts on recent dramatic developments.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Project aims to combat loneliness, promote intergenerational dialogue This isn’t the first of Matter Neuroscience’s projects to go viral.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Where writers and audiences encounter each other directly—not through algorithms, but through dialogue.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
But before my discussion of the novel Burr, and before my dialogue with Lord Andrew Roberts, some thoughts on recent dramatic developments.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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Psychological readiness is an important factor in safe return to play and reinjury risk, making gradual exposure through both imagery and real-world practice, along with open discussion and validation of fear, essential parts of recovery.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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And that doesn’t even include Heat conversations involving Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami will try again this summer) and Ja Morant (the Heat decided against pursuing after an initial discussion with Memphis in January).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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From traditional staples like ginseng to barrier-loving ceramides and buzzy newcomers like PDRN, the lineup below captures exactly why Korean skin care continues to shape the global beauty conversation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Evidently, the conversation landed.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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The directors’ lab will support filmmakers preparing their first features, while the writers’ lab will offer workshops, table reads, peer mentorship and one-on-one consultations to help emerging screenwriters refine their scripts.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The process for patients to get approval to die involves submitting two requests in writing followed up by consultations with medical professionals not previously involved in the case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 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 two converse as if Janet is a hostage on a permanent Zoom call, always sitting in the same room, in the same clothes, talking to the same nonexistent camera.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Abbott, Patrick brawl over complete ban The debate over a complete ban on THC was one of the most high-profile issues in the Texas Legislature's regular session last year.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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At its core, this debate is a value judgment about what belongs in a basic high school education.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Missile exchanges have jarred with the spirit of the holidays underway across the region.—
Siham Shamalakh,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Eighteen months later, she was released in a prisoner of war (POW) exchange.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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Laura Aull 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.—
Laura Aull,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the state of Connecticut, public discourse involving veterans is generally built on benefits, medical care, and the appreciation for their time and service.—
Kenneth Okeke,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the ability of bots to influence the discourse on Reddit has already been demonstrated.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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