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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
Speaking after Kirk's assassination, Cox praised the conservative activist's dedication to open dialogue and civic engagement.
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Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The Special Jury Prize went to Less Than 5 Gr of Saffron, a dialogue-free short about an Iranian migrant processing trauma through cooking.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Everything seems to be going Laura’s way until one afternoon, after Daniel has been put down for his nap — that’s how the dialogue sounds — things get steamy with Howard.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The spaces have been entirely transformed, some new surface layers have been added, yet every new addition was carefully thought out, with the ultimate goal of creating liveable hospitality scenes that dialogue with a historic past.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The Special Jury Prize went to Less Than 5 Gr of Saffron, a dialogue-free short about an Iranian migrant processing trauma through cooking.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Everything seems to be going Laura’s way until one afternoon, after Daniel has been put down for his nap — that’s how the dialogue sounds — things get steamy with Howard.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The spaces have been entirely transformed, some new surface layers have been added, yet every new addition was carefully thought out, with the ultimate goal of creating liveable hospitality scenes that dialogue with a historic past.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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From 1947 to 1954, Jenkins hosted summer music conferences in Steinhall, which brought together top composers and teachers to discuss music composition, materials, and new music trends.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Oregon-Northwestern and USC-Purdue officially kicked off the Big Ten’s conference schedule on Saturday, but things really heat up around the league in Week 4, with most of the nonconference pleasantries over with and the march to Indianapolis in full swing.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Titled Forever Our Girlfriend, the celebration takes place at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, where Akil will sit down for a candid conversation with Hollywood Confidential founder Steve Jones.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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The conversation eventually shifted to basketball.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Donohue, a one-on-one discussion with Hunt and a later meeting with his constituents further complicated his decision.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If both polls and discussions with my friends are anything to go by, Americans feel forever locked in a state of political conflict.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 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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The vitriol levied at uninvolved lawmakers since Wednesday's shooting has had a chilling effect on the American tradition of lawmakers' community engagement — as well as the open debate and political discourse Kirk himself espoused.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a democracy, ideas are tested through words and good-faith debate—never through violence.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Or patients might need a prescription or consultation with a doctor or other medical provider.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Then, too, Warsaw invoked Article 4, which calls for emergency consultations among member states.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bell said before starting the Santa Fe symposium, finding technical information about the jewelry industry was near impossible.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The question of how to meet the world’s growing power needs took center stage as chief executives of the world’s biggest uranium and nuclear energy firms, experts and investors gathered for the annual World Nuclear Association (WNA) symposium at the Royal Lancaster London hotel last week.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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After an initial proposal that did not require a license or conditional use permit to establish the new shelters passed out of committee in July, it was sent back to committee to address some Republican council members' concerns.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Quickly after, Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French posted a screenshot post and called for the council member’s removal from office.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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