as in chatting
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 conversing
The chatbot, capable of conversing in natural language, captivated global audiences and has since developed advanced coding, voice interaction and image generation capabilities.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
In the trailer, Cusack is seen conversing with Woody about what's to come.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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
For you, the Sun and Mercury in your sign give you energy and an interest in conversing with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
On her last day in Reggio Emilia, Middleton visited with schoolchildren in the woods—even sitting in the grass and sharing stories of her own kids while conversing with the students.
—Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
In the trailer, Cusack is seen conversing with Woody about what's to come.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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
For you, the Sun and Mercury in your sign give you energy and an interest in conversing with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
On her last day in Reggio Emilia, Middleton visited with schoolchildren in the woods—even sitting in the grass and sharing stories of her own kids while conversing with the students.
—Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversing
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When Dickens overhears his son Baby chatting with Andersen during storytime, and the child’s painful stutter is gone, Dickens is grateful, at least temporarily, for Andersen’s presence.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Taylor recalls a young boy who spent an entire tour at the front of the group, eagerly asking questions and chatting between stops.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 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
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But the Heat and the Bucks have been talking for months and not agreed to a deal because the Bucks don’t love the Heat’s offer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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“Conversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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