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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
Already on March 30 – after Trump had first raised tariffs on Beijing – China, Japan and South Korea hosted their first economic dialogue in five years and pledged to advance a trilateral free trade agreement.
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Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
The result: a dialogue — between eras, cultures and the raw poetry of craft.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Overall, the essence of using a motto to improve your fitness is understanding that your internal dialogue can be a powerful asset in changing your behavior.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
An important advancement in AGI development is this capacity to control dialogue and mimic emotions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
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Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
The result: a dialogue — between eras, cultures and the raw poetry of craft.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Overall, the essence of using a motto to improve your fitness is understanding that your internal dialogue can be a powerful asset in changing your behavior.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
An important advancement in AGI development is this capacity to control dialogue and mimic emotions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
Noun
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Noland spoke last week at a conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Biden's address in Chicago to the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled drew varying reactions from Democrats and Republicans alike.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Yet both are dominating the conversation among critics and cinephiles and are impacting viewers worldwide.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
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
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In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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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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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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Composed of a custom 16-piece modular system that shifts daily, the space invites interaction—encouraging visitors to pause, sketch, converse, or reflect.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The debate over phones and cameras in nightlife spaces is ongoing.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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While the mission aims to celebrate female pioneers in space exploration, Munn's comments have sparked a broader debate about the ethics and value of high-profile space tourism amid growing environmental concerns and economic inequality.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The eight will be honored at a ceremony during the 15th annual A STEP UP assistant coaches professional development symposium at Queens University in Charlotte.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The state’s top public safety officials warned attendees at the annual Connecticut emergency management symposium Tuesday that the only certainty is that billions of dollars currently slated for emergency operations across the U.S. are under review by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Having lived in a 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit over a detached garage in California before moving to Colorado, Barr was the only person on the council in favor of adopting the Neighborhood Housing Opportunities initiative.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Andriy Kovalenko, an official on Ukraine's national security and defense council, said the strike on Sumy came after Witkoff had visited Putin, noting a Russian ballistic missile attack on Zelensky's home city, Kryvyi Rih, came after top Kremlin official Kirill Dmitriev visited Washington.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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