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also dialogs
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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
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Through their discussions, and the essays and stories that they were assigned to write each week, Heidi came to know her students’ pain.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The Taurus Sun forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication, giving negotiations, outreach, and practical discussions unusual traction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The idea for Vintage Store Day came out of tough conversations about survival.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Mention client conversations naturally, not performatively.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Following the launch of the evaluation in July 2025, the Commission has carried out extensive consultations, including a stakeholder workshop, a call for evidence, and a public consultation that closed on 1 May.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Many also offer free or low-cost initial consultations, but acting quickly matters.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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In the last two debates, Becerra, considered the party's frontrunner, has faced scrutiny from other candidates and the public over his connection to Williamson.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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While others have been freed in high-profile prisoner exchanges, Olga, a Russian citizen who was arrested on during a trip to help her sister through cancer treatment, remains behind bars.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 6th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making routines and helpful exchanges flow smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Meanwhile, European governments are assessing the merits of opening talks with Putin.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Trump is expected to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for talks covering a wide-ranging agenda, with Iran war, trade, rare earth export controls, and Taiwan among the central issues.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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