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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as in reverse
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Recent Examples of converse
Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019
The 90-minute call, which included two interpreters to help her and the subject converse, went well.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2024
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Indeed, one of the things the movies and TV always get wrong is that whenever there’s a scene in a restaurant the characters converse with barely a whisper in the background.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Scholars have written reams about negative coercion—threats to use violence or political and economic punishments—but its converse, positive coercion, is no less powerful.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019
The 90-minute call, which included two interpreters to help her and the subject converse, went well.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2024
Verb
Another video taken later showed the former flames conversing over the bustle of the arena.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Indeed, one of the things the movies and TV always get wrong is that whenever there’s a scene in a restaurant the characters converse with barely a whisper in the background.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
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Thus, any interaction that adolescents have with the health care system, such as emergency room visits, can be an important touchpoint for engaging in these conversations.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Its theme really hit a nerve with audiences, created a real cultural conversation and even resulted in more twins (not depicted in the film) getting reunited in real life.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bride learned of this change of plans ahead of the first look and immediately asked for a walkie-talkie to chat with Alex.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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The two continued their playful competition, tossing darts and chatting more about the Earthshot Prize and its vision.Erin Hill, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Reverse sear: There are many recipes for tenderloin, and other cuts of meat, that call for reverse searing.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also on Friday, the company announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split, effective December 24th.Wes Davis, The Verge, 22 Dec. 2024
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Distributed free by local officials, supplies are abundant at the house where Sleaze smokes fentanyl and works security in exchange for drugs.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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In exchange for the 32-year-old, the Yankees received right-handed pitcher Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson, the team announced Friday.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Urge him to talk to a professional, either via one-on-one counseling or in an anger management support group online or in person.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the way these guys are talking, don’t expect it.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As the distance from the source rises, the light intensity drops (that's the inverse part) but at a much faster rate.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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Duration is a measurement of a bond’s price sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates, and prices have an inverse relationship to rates.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Annunciation occurs when the angel Gabriel (Philippe Lacoste) flies in on a jet plane, and the young couple’s romance becomes a philosophical discussion about trust, desire, restraint, and faith.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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There has been discussion about no school the day after Halloween, which doesn't apply to the next two school years since Oct. 31 is on Friday in 2025 and Saturday in 2026.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Dedicated task forces led by U.S. Central Command, the IDF, and the militaries of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates would address air and missile defense, secure maritime navigation, counter terrorism from Shiite and Sunni extremists, and enhance intelligence sharing.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Konkel has a toddler, so her family keeps it simple, limiting the number of ornaments and keeping other decor at counter height to avoid accidents.Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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