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as in discussion
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 conversation
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 dialogue
Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
These conversations have included multiple proposals—each intended to support that path—along with ongoing dialogue and genuine efforts to avoid this ending up in court.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Puck previously reported that Hardy was often late to set, attempted to change the show's dialogue, clashed with producers, and wasn't happy that MobLand was becoming more of an ensemble show.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
These conversations have included multiple proposals—each intended to support that path—along with ongoing dialogue and genuine efforts to avoid this ending up in court.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Puck previously reported that Hardy was often late to set, attempted to change the show's dialogue, clashed with producers, and wasn't happy that MobLand was becoming more of an ensemble show.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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Much of that discussion still assumes people become stable immediately after leaving addiction treatment programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The moral question is the one that such a museum should strive to offer some kind of discussion.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The exercise and environment were romantic; the conversation was good, and that continued for about three-quarters of the walk.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Beyond her racial idolatry, Hill has nothing of substance to add to the conversation.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Kansas City’s plan was the product of three years of preparations, research and consultations from 118 residents and human rights organizations and business support professionals, according to KC2026.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Americans are, by far, the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Inside this building, generations of artists a century apart converse about similarly distressing and awe-inducing encounters between us and our technological creations.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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The two converse as if Janet is a hostage on a permanent Zoom call, always sitting in the same room, in the same clothes, talking to the same nonexistent camera.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What the candidates have said about affordability The candidates offered their ideas for making California more affordable during debates in April and May as well as on their websites.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Moody's estimates that distressed restructurings — debt exchanges and maturity extensions agreed under duress — accounted for roughly 65% of all 2025 private credit defaults.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Pirates reliever Dennis Santana brokered a trade with a young fan for the ball, handing over a bat signed by Valdez and a Pirates cap in exchange for Valdez's keepsake.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Kimberly Turner,
The Conversation,
22 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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Whenever a new award show hits, tons of discourse about the makeup and outfits that celebs wear fill my social media feed.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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These actions were not taken with malice or with the intent of limiting public discourse.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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