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
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
Christian Schneider, National Review, 12 June 2025
Your next toy or game may be able to converse with you.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Verb
Seen facing each other on a couch, the two converse with the ease of good friends.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
Adjective
In Palermo, the capital of Sicily, shortly after World War II, a lonely, middle-aged man in poor health could be seen making the rounds of the city’s bookshops and cafés, stuffing himself with words and pastries but rarely conversing with another soul.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 12 June 2025
Your next toy or game may be able to converse with you.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converse
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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The Drake Equation, created in 1961 by astronomer Frake Drake, is a way researchers guesstimate how many alien civilizations might be chatting out there in the Milky Way.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On the outing, the couple was photographed walking together side-by-side, chatting and smiling.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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On the precipice of artificial intelligence (AI) robotics, the company executed a 1-for-8 reverse split intended to streamline internal structures for future growth.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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But even if writing about Paris helped ease the transition, my mind was still flailing in this last codified stage, reverse language shock.—
Benedict Nguyễn
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Both exchanges happened in front of witnesses, including a husband of one of the women, according to the letter.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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The scam began with a message, then a friendly exchange.—
Myles Miller Bloomberg News,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Not talking an exceptionally high level; not the top-shelf stuff.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with media during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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As Blurton explains it, in the strength world, load and velocity often have an inverse relationship.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Pictured here is an inverse head-and-shoulders formation that dates all the way back to the start of 2025.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Trade discussions usually pick up in the next few weeks around the upcoming draft and All-Star Game, and baseball operations president Erik Neander and his staff should have plenty to talk about.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The discussion later in this article reviews many, but far from all, of the tax changes contained in the BBB.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Staycation Woven Counter Height Stool This counter stool blends textures for a unique yet timeless look.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Sarah Khan has been decorating her Las Vegas home with counter stools, a pool lounger and bathroom vanity while regularly saving 40% to 80% off retail prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Converse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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