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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
Some of the play’s best and funniest moments are the dialogue Kellett has written for Marcos.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Leo, following the example of Francis, has focused on the importance of dialogue and peace.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
And so, all the answers are there in the dialogue or in the actions.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
The dialogue was undoubtedly meant as light-hearted hyperbole, but given how much the racial roots of country have been part of that national discourse recently, it was understandably seen by many viewers as a failure to read the larger room.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Leo, following the example of Francis, has focused on the importance of dialogue and peace.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
And so, all the answers are there in the dialogue or in the actions.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
The dialogue was undoubtedly meant as light-hearted hyperbole, but given how much the racial roots of country have been part of that national discourse recently, it was understandably seen by many viewers as a failure to read the larger room.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
Noun
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He was fired after going 45-37 and losing in the conference semifinals in 2022-23.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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The Kansas game will be UConn’s only true road trip against a power conference opponent in the nonconference slate as the Huskies move away from multi-team events (MTEs) and continue to make clear their focus on scheduling high-level home-and-home series.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
Noun
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It could be said that this was a productive conversation for all involved.—
Vrai Kaiser,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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In the meantime, Navid said, his brother has been mercifully distracted by well-wishers and supporters, who have avoided detailed conversations about the incident that could make Nafees relive the nightmare.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Jack Lang Botafogo Another Brazilian side who have no interest in, and have had no discussions over, signing Ronaldo.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The future of the square has been a subject of heated debate.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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After a lengthy debate, the three moderates picked up two votes in their effort to delay those changes, not enough to win the day.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The same guidelines should apply to consultations with AI.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The next consultations can be scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. June 7.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The two-day event included a symposium on MMCF innovation, where experts discussed sustainable sourcing, circularity, and supply chain transparency through panels and speaking presentations.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The disease was officially named in 2012 at the premier symposium focused on IgG4-RD.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This year’s bill requires an additional 32 towns to have fair rent commissions and allow towns to establish regionalized commissions through their local councils of government, according to 2023 population estimates.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Several council members separately expressed an openness to spend $1 million or more on increasing encampments sweeps.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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