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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
Community, one that opens up dialogues and offers support and recognition for other women.
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Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 May 2026
In Plato’s dialogues, characters often radically change their opinions.
—Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Site visits and work in the studio will be part of her creative research, as well as dialogues with religious communities and congregations, university professors and artisans.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Her work stages dialogues between contemporary and historical narratives through a distinctly dark, interdisciplinary lens.
—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
Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 May 2026
In Plato’s dialogues, characters often radically change their opinions.
—Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Site visits and work in the studio will be part of her creative research, as well as dialogues with religious communities and congregations, university professors and artisans.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Her work stages dialogues between contemporary and historical narratives through a distinctly dark, interdisciplinary lens.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
Noun
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The fact that Graphite One is already engaged in binding offtake discussions suggests the company may be moving beyond the speculative stage and into genuine commercial negotiations, although no final agreements have yet been signed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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More pointed are his governance attacks as Riquelme has repeatedly questioned why Florentino’s close associate Anas Laghrari, someone with no official position at the club, appears to be involved in major operations including Super League planning and stadium privatisation discussions.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Those techniques facilitate back-and-forth conversations between the target and the AI clone voice, potentially making the scam more convincing, Ajder said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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For many of the scouts on lottery teams, conversations have centered on KU’s Darryn Peterson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The target is settling lower after consultations with advisers and investors, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Kansas City’s plan was the product of three years of preparations, research and consultations from 118 residents and human rights organizations and business support professionals, according to KC2026.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Giant has provoked so many think-pieces and conversations and debates, which have caused people to flock to the show — you guys made your money back in 10 weeks, which just doesn’t happen.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The result is more messages and fewer real exchanges, and people turning to AI as their friend and confidant.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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When Krick and Stagg enter the command boardroom to present their opposing cases mere hours before a decision must be made, the film slips into a type of courtroom drama of stormy exchanges from the benches, with both Stagg and Krick pulling out all the stops to get their forecasts approved.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The small Nordic country had applied to join the EU in 2009 in the wake of the global financial crisis, before suspending membership talks four years later.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Wednesday’s talks lasted nearly nine hours and came after a full day of talks on Tuesday at the US State Department.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.—
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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