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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
As the inaugural biennial edition, LagosPhoto 2025 opens a transformative new chapter—building on fifteen years of experimentation while pursuing fresh dialogues around invention, resistance, and freedom.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The direction, authentic and rigorous in every aspect, invites us into a private world that dialogues with the past, present, and future, creating a non-time constructed with great mastery and sensitivity.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s also set to host dialogues with anyone from farmers and chefs to consumers and doctors.
—Bloomberg News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Of course, these creative dialogues are not explicitly about what Labelhood does.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
This method is part of a family of attacks known as ClickFix, where people are tricked into pasting commands into system dialogs.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Convening over two days in Washington, DC, the World Economy Summit Fall Edition is dedicated to advancing dialogues that confront the economic challenges of a volatile era.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Washington should therefore seek reinvigorated technical dialogues on promoting high standards for nuclear security and making sure that nuclear materials do not fall into the hands of smugglers or terrorists.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite regular updates, some older Windows dialogs are still not dark when the mode is active.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The direction, authentic and rigorous in every aspect, invites us into a private world that dialogues with the past, present, and future, creating a non-time constructed with great mastery and sensitivity.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s also set to host dialogues with anyone from farmers and chefs to consumers and doctors.
—Bloomberg News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Of course, these creative dialogues are not explicitly about what Labelhood does.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
This method is part of a family of attacks known as ClickFix, where people are tricked into pasting commands into system dialogs.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Convening over two days in Washington, DC, the World Economy Summit Fall Edition is dedicated to advancing dialogues that confront the economic challenges of a volatile era.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Washington should therefore seek reinvigorated technical dialogues on promoting high standards for nuclear security and making sure that nuclear materials do not fall into the hands of smugglers or terrorists.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite regular updates, some older Windows dialogs are still not dark when the mode is active.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
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In contrast, outgoing chief Jennings has remained out of public eye in recent months as the city has grappled with these discussions.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Halloween plans could change on a whim, conversations could take wild turns and the costumes could be especially shocking, given their eerie resemblance to your worst nightmare.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now, as the attention economy impacts casting, couples are no longer making it to the altar and political conversations are entering the series.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In instances of severe infestation, insecticides or professional consultations are also recommended.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company also maintains a permanent outpost in London and offers virtual consultations.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Vilnius also actively encourages people to engage with policy debates and to participate in civic life through citizen assemblies.—
Anna Heim,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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But in between the cutting insults, the two have had gritty policy debates and have each managed to thoroughly articulate their platforms to New Jersey voters.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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Saturday also marks the start of enrollment on federal insurance exchanges, and premiums are expected to more than double on average.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, loneliness dropped during positive interactions with friends, but negative ones didn’t have much effect – perhaps because negative exchanges were rare, accounting for only 2% of reports.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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Although nothing is imminent, club sources say the hierarchy are keen to find a successor and have held talks with a number of candidates.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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