as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
Thomas Jefferson is said to have been able to participate in knowledgeable discourse on a breathtaking array of subjects
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as in to lecture
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war
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as in to speak
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
grandly discoursed as though he were an expert on every subject
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Recent Examples of discourse
Glamour, 31 July 2025
But the shift in public discourse around the Epstein case shows the subtle but profound way our culture has changed.
—Gretchen Carlson, Time, 25 July 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
This is utter nonsense, and discourse about practically any new game on the market has become so toxic that staying off the internet entirely is the only way avoid it.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
It’s been nearly two weeks since the discourse started, and Timberlake has yet to address the backlash directly.
—Glamour, 31 July 2025
But the shift in public discourse around the Epstein case shows the subtle but profound way our culture has changed.
—Gretchen Carlson, Time, 25 July 2025
Verb
Hypothetical question sparks discourse Celebrity eaglets growing up fast as internet watches on: Meet Sunny and Gizmo
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
This is utter nonsense, and discourse about practically any new game on the market has become so toxic that staying off the internet entirely is the only way avoid it.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourse
Noun
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And, of course, this roster could include 100 restaurants, such is our abundance, but hopefully this can serve as a roadmap or starting point for many, and a conversation starter for others.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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What started as a campus solution sparked a larger conversation about expanding Musk’s tunneling system across the city.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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The type of boy to break up fights at school and lecture his fellow classmates, Steeno added.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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The designer published his autobiography, continued to lecture about fashion.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The report cited a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the details were not public.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Warren Buffett speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 3, 2025.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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There was some, but not a great deal, of debate on the new role for committee vice chairmanships when the rules were brought up for discussion.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Each episode of Morbid typically covers a different true crime case, including research and a discussion between Urquhart-White and Kelley, who came to the podcast as an autopsy technician and a hairstylist, respectively.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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But management is talking more and more about its opportunity to ship gas to data centers, especially in Texas.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Who were your favorites to see walk on set? Sandler: None of them would talk to Julie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Weeks after that House hearing, the Fed lowered rates a quarter point, but Trump kept haranguing and insulting Powell, calling for even more easing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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On the other hand, Powell’s assertions have not sat well with Trump, who has continued to harangue him to lower interest rates.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Wednesday night, the Tigers traded minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-hander Rafael Montero, who has a 5.40 ERA in 38 1/3 innings this year.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recently put together a hypothetical trade package that would send Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara to the Blue Jays in exchange for Arjun Nimmala and Charles McAdoo.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Discourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourse. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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