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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Recent Examples of converse
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Modway’s luxe daybed is the statement piece that turns a patio into a paradise, and the roomy design offers a go-to spot for reading, napping, and conversing.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
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Noun
The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Modway’s luxe daybed is the statement piece that turns a patio into a paradise, and the roomy design offers a go-to spot for reading, napping, and conversing.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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The teacher reported the morning’s conversation to administrators, according to the suit.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The American Psychiatric Association adds that mind-body practices belong in the same conversation.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Verb
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If a team chat gets heated, pause to name your goal and request a clear next step.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Okay, but who showed Danielle the group chat?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Much of that time was spent on manual reverse engineering, boilerplate reconstruction, test creation and regression stabilization.—
Fabio Caversan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Safety features are extensive, from forward and reverse collision warning to traffic sign recognition and front and rear parking sensors to stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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OutKick/Fox News Digital asked Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson before the game whether the team had talked to Wembanyama about the anthem discussion and whether Wembanyama would be on the floor for the anthem before Game 5.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Verb
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Sehic said there were many people at the restaurant at the time, and said Campbell was talking to someone else at the bar when he was approached by Harakh.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Therefore, the next step is for the stock to continue building on the breakout attempt from the inverse head and shoulders pattern discussed earlier.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Another finding of the study was the inverse correlation between zinc uptake in the stinger and the claws.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Noun
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When Kelli arrives to move into Shamea’s townhouse, the exchange is fraught with what feels like subliminal messages directed at Porsha.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy was involved in those exchanges, one of the people said.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Giuliani said the legislation allowed local police departments to be trained by the FBI in counter-drone measures.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Helsing argues that modern air forces increasingly need a combination of kinetic and electronic attack capabilities to penetrate advanced air defence systems and counter sophisticated surveillance assets, making autonomous electronic warfare platforms a key component of future military operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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