Thesaurus results for DIALOGS

dialogues

noun

variants also dialogs

plural of dialogue

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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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 Just keep in mind that some applications have non-standard Save dialogs, so this trick might not work for those. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 The director has been learning Portuguese in preparation for the film, seeking direct communication with the cast and crew and greater proximity to the characters’ dialogues and experiences. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The Climate Leaders Roundtable Breakfast promised candid dialogues on topics exploring the intersection of technology, fashion and climate. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 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 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

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Across five days, View’s filmmaking presentations and executive discussions offer different perspectives on how those pressures are reshaping production.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
There are four of us on staff at The Verge actively testing Googlebooks and, frankly, our internal Slack discussions have been mostly filled with collective venting of frustrations, disappointments, and bewilderment.

— Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of discussions

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Guests can also book bespoke wellness journeys combining spa treatments, nutrition consultations, and fitness coaching, designed to rebalance body and mind in a city that rarely slows down.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
During the past decade, Moscow has sought to bolster its influence in the region by hosting regular consultations on Afghanistan involving senior representatives of the Taliban and neighboring nations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of consultations

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The department is continuing exchanges between local and international artists and testing neighborhood programming ahead of an official summer 2027 launch.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Sharing patient health records through exchanges has decreased duplicative tests on patients.

— Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of exchanges

Noun

This contestation takes place through philosophical debates, religious disputations, and public discussions, whether direct or indirect, open or clandestine.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Over the decades, the motives for ending public executions and moving them into prisons have varied – frequently separate from debates over capital punishment.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of debates

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After eleven years of trying to contain the Houthi advance militarily and through talks, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his brother, Defense Minister Khaled bin Salman, face limited options.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, and the federal government last week held talks to postpone the march but failed to reach a resolution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of talks

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Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
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

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