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dialogues

noun

variants also dialogs
plural of dialogue
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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2
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 Praising the plan as a good start to open dialogues, Su suggested that much more cooperation would be needed to make the safety mechanism meaningful. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 While Brazil and Saudi Arabia engaged via ministerial levels through Foreign Ministers Mauro Vieira and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the scope of the forum expanded dramatically during the partner and outreach dialogues. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 His recollections often take the form of dialogues in which interlocutors meekly acknowledge his overwhelming rhetorical advantage. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Oh, there are dialogues going on right now between the former leaders of the Parliament, the election that was the last sort of fair election in 2015. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Senior High principal, said in a statement that one of McCoy’s most significant accomplishments has been facilitating dialogues between ethnic groups experiencing conflict. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2026 There are dialogues that are totally private, no one’s watching. — Agnes Callard, The New York Review of Books, 18 Aug. 2026 Some dialogues seem leisurely and inconsequential, while some major revelations are over in seconds. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 The season’s big scandal certainly dominated the narrative, but the 10th season of Summer House also delivered complex conversations not often seen on reality television, including dialogues around mental health, grief and race. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
  1. discussions
  2. conversations
  3. consultations
  4. exchanges
  5. debates
  6. talks
  7. consults
Noun
  • The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But after that, with projections showing OCPS losing thousands more students over the next five years, closure discussions seem inevitable.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • My good friends Jim Fourmont of the Lamplighters and Bill Miller, who has been a Lamplighter and a Harmonizer, agreed wholeheartedly in my recent conversations with them.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • My conversations and research left me much less shocked at that statistic that had sent chills down my spine a few weeks prior.
    — Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • The first stage of any WTO case is a round of formal talks called consultations, which the two governments are required to attempt before the dispute can go further.
    — Filipe Mendonça, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Ten shops-in-shop line the perimeter of the new space, which features rows of glittering glass cases and a living room area for launches, events and consultations.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • Xi also announced that China will invite 100,000 American youth to come to his country for studies and exchanges in the next five years and that China will send two pandas to the zoo in Atlanta.
    — Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Five French labels, including Baziszt, Coltesse, Egonlab, Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Mii Collection, will participate in exhibitions, market visits, and exchanges to help the brands better understand China’s retail and consumer ecosystem.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of exchanges
Noun
  • Since the drama over debates erupted last week, Jolly’s position appears to have evolved into an ideological one — and a view that almost no other candidate on the Democratic ticket has publicly agreed with.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • California’s 176-page voter guide is dense with ballot measure legalese, policy debates and obscure candidates for statewide office.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • Alli said talks on this issue were expected to continue in New York during the United Nations General Assembly this week.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The discussions have also included output — including Ellison’s longstanding pledge to produce at least 30 films a year, according to two sources familiar with the talks.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of talks
Noun
  • Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data.
    — Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of consults

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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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