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also dialog
1
as in conference
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
Inviting stakeholders to explicitly express their priorities and to deliberate about who should bear these costs fosters genuine dialogue.
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Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The dialogue took place side by side with a U.S.-China climate event.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Other new hires include accent and dialogue coach Andrea Caban and acting teacher Aysan Celik of The Civilians theater troupe.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
This is a duplicitous, murderous regime that isn’t interested in dialogue.
—Danielle Wallace , Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
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Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The dialogue took place side by side with a U.S.-China climate event.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Other new hires include accent and dialogue coach Andrea Caban and acting teacher Aysan Celik of The Civilians theater troupe.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
This is a duplicitous, murderous regime that isn’t interested in dialogue.
—Danielle Wallace , Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
Noun
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Atop the to-do list: Create a football schedule and determine whether the conference will stage a championship game.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Federal lawmakers, celebrities and business owners will gather Saturday and Sunday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood for an annual conference co-hosted by Latino Wallstreet and the Conservative Political Action Conference, a major forum for conservative influencers.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Congress returns to Washington after U.S. strike on Iran The main topic of conversation on Capitol Hill this week is poised to be the U.S.’s Saturday strike on three nuclear facilities in Iran, which marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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After Trump announced on social media Saturday evening that U.S. stealth jets had flown to Iran and dropped bombs on nuclear sites, escalating an already tense situation, Democrats found themselves in a circular series of conversations.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
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That urgency was reinforced during a discussion of recent federal action.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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On Monday, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony welcomed the sheriffs to the county, while FBI director Kash Patel and Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche held a discussion on how local law enforcement can work with the federal government.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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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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But that’s what is still missing in the Gmail AI debate, which has been more a take it or leave it offer.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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While China is inviting international cooperation, recent debates on tariffs between the two nations would seem to make the proposition difficult to hammer out.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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On June 8, President Trump sent in 1,700 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to help control the protests without California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) request or consultation.—
Amalia Huot-Marchand,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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Blumhouse just announced at its recent Business of Fear symposium that Spencer is coming back for another film.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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That included additional consulting services, like public outreach and housing symposiums.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Efforts by some voters in Caldwell to recall their mayor and four of the city’s council members failed this month after the organizers weren’t able to secure enough signatures to earn a recall election.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2025
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The council memo was also written in response to Aubrey’s request to access records on all use-of-force cases, rather than its current allotment of incidents that lead to a shooting or serious bodily injury.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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