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also dialogs
1
as in discussions
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 conversations
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 dialogues
Her work stages dialogues between contemporary and historical narratives through a distinctly dark, interdisciplinary lens.
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The aim of the new institution will be to foster dialogues within the contemporary art community located in the larger Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Much like the Socrates of Plato’s dialogues (which the novel frequently alludes to), Thomas, in a sense, is the narrator’s invention.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Superintendent Fabiola Bagula said the district was creating a guide to help have dialogues with students.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
None of the dialogues were improvised.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Carney and Takaichi also agreed to launch bilateral dialogues on economic security and cyber policies as the two countries face China’s growing assertiveness in trade and military activity in the Indo-Pacific.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Some submissions appeared to employ varying degrees of human input, with several seemingly the result of week-long dialogues checked by mathematicians.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
Trump also canceled bilateral dialogues on regional matters including immigration, drug-trafficking and maritime issues.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The aim of the new institution will be to foster dialogues within the contemporary art community located in the larger Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Much like the Socrates of Plato’s dialogues (which the novel frequently alludes to), Thomas, in a sense, is the narrator’s invention.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Superintendent Fabiola Bagula said the district was creating a guide to help have dialogues with students.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
None of the dialogues were improvised.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Carney and Takaichi also agreed to launch bilateral dialogues on economic security and cyber policies as the two countries face China’s growing assertiveness in trade and military activity in the Indo-Pacific.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Some submissions appeared to employ varying degrees of human input, with several seemingly the result of week-long dialogues checked by mathematicians.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
Trump also canceled bilateral dialogues on regional matters including immigration, drug-trafficking and maritime issues.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
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Yet the time when the ocean was treated as an afterthought in climate discussions is ending.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Local Republicans including unsuccessful mayoral candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra urged angry parents to turn out at a council meeting to complain, and there have been extensive Facebook discussions condemning the city budget.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Several candidates said the case has intensified conversations around ethics and accountability, while also highlighting broader frustrations residents already had with City Hall responsiveness and city services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Others are opting for restorative practices, which emphasize group conversations where students share feelings and perspectives to build community and resolve conflict.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Medical consultations will begin with a comprehensive evaluation of data collected by the device and, when available, blood work and medical history, the company said in its release.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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However, if recent debates are any indicators, this one could also become a showdown among the Democrat candidates calling out each other.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Her tenure included the COVID-19 pandemic, protests over policing and racial justice, explosive growth, contentious debates over transit and, most recently, criticism about public safety and transparency.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Sagittarius activates your 3rd House of Communication, encouraging direct expression and clearer exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Instead, their exchanges are rooted in something far more meaningful.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the speaker of Iran’s parliament and one of the negotiators in past talks with the US in Pakistan, Mohammad Ghalibaf, warned Iranians of a hard road ahead in a series of audio messages posted by state media.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Raise a glass Corning CEO Wendell Weeks talks to CNBC's Katie Tarasov at Corning's cable factory in Hickory, North Carolina, on January 9, 2026.—
Davis Giangiulio,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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