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
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
The fitness industry still needs to get people comfortable conversing with AI, but Shams said by educating consumers about the value of using these technologies, the industry could find a healthy balance between human and AI.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Seen facing each other on a couch, the two converse with the ease of good friends.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
Verb
The ninth grader conversed daily with a chatbot Dany, named after his favorite Game of Thrones character, and began to withdraw from school and friends.
—Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
The fitness industry still needs to get people comfortable conversing with AI, but Shams said by educating consumers about the value of using these technologies, the industry could find a healthy balance between human and AI.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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Listen to the full conversation between Meyers, Samberg, Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone above.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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No one’s drafting legal paperwork just yet, but all the comment sections, podcast clips, and late-night talks between friends around it suggest the conversation is shifting.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Patino chatted with every person, making sure their order was perfect.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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During a recent episode of The Oprah Podcast, the media mogul chatted with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about the amount of time teenagers spend online.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is designed with four large, leaf-like blades that move in three speeds—also in reverse directions—and look straight out of the tropics.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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International agreements such as the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions establish global standards that directly affect American companies’ ability to market products abroad and manage reverse logistics and material recovery.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Quantum communication is the actual exchange of information over these networks.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The following year, she was traded to Orlando Pride in exchange for midfielder Sam Witteman.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Josh Norris, Bowen Byram and JJ Peterka are among those scheduled to talk to reporters.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As Daniel notes, the longer first stint on the inverse tire strategy didn’t pay off to try and close the gap with a tire delta late on, as the race’s low tire degradation significantly reduced this possibility.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Esther Feit, Delray Beach Silencing knowledge The Trump administration’s war on literacy and erudition opens a sad chapter on the inverse and hostile relationship between knowledge and power.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During the discussions, hitting coaches Troy Snitker and Alex Cintrón encouraged Smith to get more into his legs and start his swing quicker, hoping the 22-year-old phenom could drive the baseball with more authority.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Alyssa’s work with the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics further highlights her deep involvement in shaping discussions on important topics, such as AI in the global economy.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Where Is The Best Place To Store Flour? Many of us dump our flour into counter containers or seal it in a zip-top bag in the pantry, but is that truly the best way to store it?—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Catch up quick: The European Union announced $28 billion in counter tariffs Wednesday in response to Trump's levies on steel and aluminum, escalating the global trade war.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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