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
Hilariously, Stewart did the puppeteering and Elmo’s voice himself during their conversation.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
In an exclusive clip shared with Billboard from the singer’s conversation with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, Eilish opens up about the culture shock of going from growing up in an eco-conscious household to becoming famous in an industry marked by overabundance and excess.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Now, thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
The list sparked some conversation in the comments section as fans rushed to agree and reflect on some of the treats that have been lost to the past.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 5 July 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
In an exclusive clip shared with Billboard from the singer’s conversation with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, Eilish opens up about the culture shock of going from growing up in an eco-conscious household to becoming famous in an industry marked by overabundance and excess.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Now, thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
The list sparked some conversation in the comments section as fans rushed to agree and reflect on some of the treats that have been lost to the past.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
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Leadership Commitment When managers champion financial well-being alongside total rewards discussions and career development conversations, financial literacy and security stop being side topics.—
Marthin De Beer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In a news release announcing their plans for the bridge's final closure and demolition, officials said the decision came after extensive discussion.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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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
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Ferguson says another 150,000 residents could be priced out of the state health care exchange.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
19 July 2025
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The Justice Department’s reversal on the Epstein files not only angered Trump supporters but touched off a testy exchange at the White House last week between Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino that neither official has publicly addressed.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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For one of his final interviews on Superman, Gunn speaks with Entertainment Weekly for an open conversation about some of the movie's biggest spoilers, some of the discourse, and what the film means for future DCU properties.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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Students also graduate with the skills to articulate their values and enrich the public discourse on the issues of our day.—
James Davis,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
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Future capsules are set to reflect a different dialogue between place and designer–this is a unique promise Select will offer to partner properties in the future.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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There are both benefits and drawbacks to influencers like Judge and Durham openly discussing workplace issues like the need for flexibility and unfiltered dialogue at work.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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After a firepit chat with Madix, the four couples headed back to the platform for the results.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Avoid sharing confidential or sensitive information in Gemini chats, as Google explicitly advises against it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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