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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
If only Brady’s by-the-numbers script gave these terrific performers some snappier dialogue.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 July 2025
That twist might be more shocking if Litvak’s script wasn’t quite so overloaded with intrigue, or if both dialogue and direction didn’t land quite so cumbersomely on lessons to be learned.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 15 July 2025
China: Coercion Cannot Solve Ukraine War Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a press briefing on Tuesday, July 15, that Beijing's position on ending the Ukraine war has been consistent and clear, and that it can only be achieved through dialogue and negotiation.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
There should be a healthy dialogue between the federal agencies and the community at large.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 July 2025
That twist might be more shocking if Litvak’s script wasn’t quite so overloaded with intrigue, or if both dialogue and direction didn’t land quite so cumbersomely on lessons to be learned.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 15 July 2025
China: Coercion Cannot Solve Ukraine War Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a press briefing on Tuesday, July 15, that Beijing's position on ending the Ukraine war has been consistent and clear, and that it can only be achieved through dialogue and negotiation.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
There should be a healthy dialogue between the federal agencies and the community at large.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
Noun
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Barrett scheduled a status conference on that order for July 24.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The Trump administration has largely focused on children’s access to some trans-specific health care, but the conference featured anti-trans activists who called for the end of medical care for transgender adults, as well.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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What started as a campus solution sparked a larger conversation about expanding Musk’s tunneling system across the city.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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And, of course, this roster could include 100 restaurants, such is our abundance, but hopefully this can serve as a roadmap or starting point for many, and a conversation starter for others.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Each episode of Morbid typically covers a different true crime case, including research and a discussion between Urquhart-White and Kelley, who came to the podcast as an autopsy technician and a hairstylist, respectively.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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After a heated discussion, the council's budget committee, in a 7-2 vote, opted not to give the Art Academy $150,000 from a pool of $1 million that council members want to use to expand the city's fleet of police, fire and public works vehicles.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Keegan Bradley: This is not the big captaincy debate.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The younger Biden talked about the debate between Joe Biden and Trump several times throughout his interviews with Callaghan and Harrison.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot can create real-time notes during clinical consultations.—
Ashish Sukhadeve,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The Biden administration rescinded the environmental impact statement in March 2021 for further consultation with tribes.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The May 29 symposium, which Anderson attended, examined not only the study’s highlights but also ways to address them.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The upper two floors are devoted to socializing and creativity, with a library bar, symposium, recording studio, piano lounge, and private dining rooms.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau will serve as the council’s chairman.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
31 July 2025
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Many council members and their staffers also took trips across the country and internationally during the same time frame.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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