as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
ideally, the college classroom should be a place of intellectual converse between student and teacher
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
jurors are not allowed to converse while the attorneys go off to one side to confer with the judge
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as in reverse
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Recent Examples of converse
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2024
Together for around half a century, the couple chats, gripes, coos and converses casually and entertainingly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2024
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
In footage published by local news outlet FOX 11, the pair were joined by Andrés and were seen with conversing with Gordo and fellow volunteers.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
During the pop-ups, Mullins converses with guests about the significance of the dishes as well as the past and future of Kansas City’s food scene.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2024
Together for around half a century, the couple chats, gripes, coos and converses casually and entertainingly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2024
Verb
However, her memory gaps were filled in after conversing with Ye once she was hired as his assistant, Chief of Staff, and A&R for the musician.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
In footage published by local news outlet FOX 11, the pair were joined by Andrés and were seen with conversing with Gordo and fellow volunteers.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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Join Discussions – Follow AI conversations on LinkedIn, listen to AI podcasts, or attend webinars.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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In the guest house, the games room was designed as a casual yet sophisticated gathering space, perfect for board games, conversation, or a quiet retreat.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In addition to being ruled by the messenger planet, Mercury retrograde in your 11th house of associations, networks and community affairs could make the group chat a tad bit chaotic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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But Phone-to-Android RCS chats only encrypt messages in transit, not end-to-end, potentially putting messages at risk of interception.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla shares reverse gains Tesla share prices have dropped for seven straight weeks, closing Friday 0.3% down at $262.67.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The capital gains taxes will eat up any remaining equity after that reverse loan is paid.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a span of three days, the Seattle Seahawks agreed to trade their Pro Bowl quarterback and wide receiver in exchange for a pair of Day 2 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Kasabian and Brunner were granted immunity in exchange for their testimonies.—
Elaine Aradillas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not one person talked to me about it—not Vince, not Hunter, no one from the office.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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She's laid off most of her staff and is talking with a realtor about selling the organization's office building.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The passage makes a political point, of course, but the implausibility of its gender reversal is also very funny; readers recognize just how common the inverse scenario is.—
Nicolás Medina Mora,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2025
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There is also an inverse Leidenfrost effect, first described in 1969, that involves a hot object such as a droplet levitating above a cold surface.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The report includes a detailed discussion of the risks associated with the company's operations, including financial, operational, and regulatory risks, as well as risks related to its exploration and evaluation projects.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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This would have been an interesting topic for a scientific discussion, but it was put forward as a policy document and presented to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the day after it was released.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, an assessment of counter pollution response is being carried out by the Maritime and Coastguard agency, the coast guard said.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bipartisan history Congress created the National Endowment for Democracy in 1983 to support democracy, extend American soft power and counter Soviet influence.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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