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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
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.
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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
Carney and Takaichi also agreed to launch bilateral dialogues on economic security and cyber policies as the two countries face China’s growing assertiveness in trade and military activity in the Indo-Pacific.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Some submissions appeared to employ varying degrees of human input, with several seemingly the result of week-long dialogues checked by mathematicians.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
Trump also canceled bilateral dialogues on regional matters including immigration, drug-trafficking and maritime issues.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Engage in regular, proactive dialogues with institutional investors, demonstrating accessibility and a willingness to listen.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Carney and Takaichi also agreed to launch bilateral dialogues on economic security and cyber policies as the two countries face China’s growing assertiveness in trade and military activity in the Indo-Pacific.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Some submissions appeared to employ varying degrees of human input, with several seemingly the result of week-long dialogues checked by mathematicians.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
Trump also canceled bilateral dialogues on regional matters including immigration, drug-trafficking and maritime issues.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Engage in regular, proactive dialogues with institutional investors, demonstrating accessibility and a willingness to listen.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In fact, discussions about philosophy, politics and religion might be profound or thought-provoking to you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mercury in your 10th House of Career trines blessed Jupiter in your 2nd House of Analytics, so conversations can lift your income or unlock other support.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Per the complaint, Gay admitted to engaging in text and Reddit conversations with the undercover account after being read his Miranda rights.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Florida Injury Advocate offers free initial consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, helping make qualified legal representation more accessible to individuals in the South Florida community, regardless of their financial situation.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Therapy can be done via telehealth, as can consultations that, technically, consist of only a conversation.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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These are sacred debates reflecting the unfinished work of liberation.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There may be some debates, election posturing and shenanigans along the way.—
Staff reports,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Strategies to reduce returns range from charging for return shipping to providing more granular sizing information and incentivizing exchanges over refunds.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets started the game with Jokic on Wembanyama and Aaron Gordon ready to switch on screen exchanges between Wemby and Stephon Castle.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Since contract talks began in November 2024, Wells Fargo said, its has spent more than 140 days at the negotiating table with union representatives at various branches.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed peace talks in China, Pakistani officials tell AP.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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