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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
Some submissions appeared to employ varying degrees of human input, with several seemingly the result of week-long dialogues checked by mathematicians.
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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
Even so, all these films become dialogues about power.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
These are the signature Big Think dialogues that slow things down, ditch the script, and reveal how great minds actually think.
—Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
High level dialogues about tokenized money, including stablecoins, was woven into substantive discussions at all levels of programming.
—Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
At the 2025 Australian Open, the tournament took things to a new level by introducing coaching boxes sunk into the corners of the biggest courts, putting the dialogues between players and their teams as close to the match action as possible.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Boone and Jill engage in philosophical dialogues as others — both living (Boone’s wife and daughter) and not — visit the bedside.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
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
Even so, all these films become dialogues about power.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
These are the signature Big Think dialogues that slow things down, ditch the script, and reveal how great minds actually think.
—Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
High level dialogues about tokenized money, including stablecoins, was woven into substantive discussions at all levels of programming.
—Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
At the 2025 Australian Open, the tournament took things to a new level by introducing coaching boxes sunk into the corners of the biggest courts, putting the dialogues between players and their teams as close to the match action as possible.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Boone and Jill engage in philosophical dialogues as others — both living (Boone’s wife and daughter) and not — visit the bedside.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
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While the sale of the Rothschild stake has been delayed, one person familiar with the discussions said there has been significant interest, and a sale will likely be completed in the coming months.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Oman, which has mediated the two rounds of discussions this year, announced that the third round would be held on Thursday in Geneva.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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The comment came after staff had raised concerns over the potential damage Gates’ association with Epstein, particularly in their conversations surrounding the philanthropic organization, could have on the foundation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Having open conversations about these insecurities can help expel them, and even strengthen the relationship.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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No date has been set for follow-up consultations.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron, representing one of only two states in Europe (the other being Britain) with nuclear weapons capability, is pushing for intra-European debates on reinforcing nuclear deterrence — with or without the United States.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As nearly half of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s 13 member cities have sought to leave the agency this year, throwing the system’s future into limbo, questions of how people use DART and what services the system provides have swirled alongside debates over its governance and funding.—
Mel Fronczek,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Emails released in connection with Epstein’s records show a familiar and friendly tone between the two, including exchanges in which Epstein sent her expensive gifts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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Alas, exchanges like Kramer and Fauci’s were airing on staid C-SPAN, while network TV had already pivoted toward a flashier mode, in which open conflict became a sure formula for success.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hours after the first day of talks ended on Tuesday, Russian drones killed a woman and injured a 6-year-old girl and 18-month-old toddler in the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Araghchi said the talks yielded a general agreement on guiding principles.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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As an industry analyst, author Bob O’Donnell works and consults with a wide range of tech companies, including T-Mobile.—
Bob O'Donnell,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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