as in discussion
talking or a talk between two or more people
Thomas Jefferson was celebrated for his brilliant, wide-ranging conversations with a host of friends and acquaintances
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Recent Examples of conversation
But early reporting and clear conversations at home remain one of the most effective ways to protect children online.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Some don’t think their children and grandchildren are ready for the conversation.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The series' showrunners, Matt and Ross Duffer, reflected on Eleven's fate in a conversation with Entertainment Weekly last month.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
This month, love begins where there’s room for shared dreams, late-night conversations and feeling seen by someone who truly understands you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
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In the past two decades, much of the often spirited discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James.—
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As an iconic component of downtown infrastructure, the skyway network cannot be separated from broader discussions about the revitalization of downtown.—
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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.—
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The woman behind me who whispered earlier has delicate tattoos and oversized sunglasses, her female companion in converse sneakers.—
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
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His son looks just as focused, especially after the two exchange words.—
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There’s a very strong correlation with the rise of autocracy and human-rights abuses and bad governance and the increase in anti-American discourse.—
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The online discourse is mainly about what some consider appropriate versus inappropriate attire for the wife of a pastor, or what's often referred to as the first lady of the church.—
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Join our live chats or ask a question in advance.—
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It’s required to access the chat function.—
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Instead, young Toby gravitated toward working with his hands, continuing the creative dialogue his parents had begun long before him.—
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The duo maintains an ongoing dialogue in an attempt to build trust and have open communication lines.—
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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