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also dialog
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as in discussion
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 conversation
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 dialogue
Next up, maybe lawmakers can do something about overly soft, mumbling dialogue preceded by deafening explosions.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The preview opens with a tense dialogue tracking a costly military encounter.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Patchett crafts characters who feel like close friends, dialogue that leaps off the page and an unforgettable family story.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But despite some good moments and sharp dialogue in places (Ana Nogueria is the screenwriter), something feels a bit off.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The preview opens with a tense dialogue tracking a costly military encounter.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Patchett crafts characters who feel like close friends, dialogue that leaps off the page and an unforgettable family story.
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But despite some good moments and sharp dialogue in places (Ana Nogueria is the screenwriter), something feels a bit off.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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During the conversation, the individuals attempted to distract the woman by putting jewelry on her.
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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Beyond manufacturing, The Yard includes a design studio, a bespoke consultation room for custom frame commissions, a training academy for opticians and makers, and a growing archive of historic spectacles spanning more than two centuries.
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The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
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Inside this building, generations of artists a century apart converse about similarly distressing and awe-inducing encounters between us and our technological creations.
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More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
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The complexity at play in data center debates is often what has prompted moratoriums, with local governments looking for more time to properly take stock of concerns from neighbors and the facts at hand.
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in April in exchange for Atlanta’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
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The radiologist recommended clinical follow up and a neurosurgical consult, the suit says.
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Bob Batchelor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Officials in eight states—Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas—encouraged students to establish Club America chapters in their public schools, often describing the group as devoted to free speech and civil discourse.
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Because healthy digital discourse now apparently requires knock-and-explain visits.
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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