as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
Thomas Jefferson is said to have been able to participate in knowledgeable discourse on a breathtaking array of subjects
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as in to lecture
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war
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as in to speak
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
grandly discoursed as though he were an expert on every subject
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Recent Examples of discourse
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
The decline of traditional media is not only reshaping political discourse but also underscoring how much harder it's become to raise children in the modern world.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
Their story is just one egregious example of the dark side of family vlogging, a popular genre of influencing that often sparks discourse over the exploitation of children, no matter how innocent the content seems on its face.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Nonetheless, this hire should simmer some of the sky-is-falling discourse.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
The decline of traditional media is not only reshaping political discourse but also underscoring how much harder it's become to raise children in the modern world.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
But as posting about kids has grown into a legitimate industry online, so has discourse about the ethics of turning children into their families’ breadwinners.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
Their story is just one egregious example of the dark side of family vlogging, a popular genre of influencing that often sparks discourse over the exploitation of children, no matter how innocent the content seems on its face.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourse
Noun
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No one’s drafting legal paperwork just yet, but all the comment sections, podcast clips, and late-night talks between friends around it suggest the conversation is shifting.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Listen to the full conversation between Meyers, Samberg, Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone above.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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For decades, Washington lectured Beijing about avoiding protectionism, eliminating barriers to foreign investment, and disciplining the use of subsidies and industrial policy—with only modest success.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
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Boutros has also lectured at the University of Chicago Law School since 2011 and published two books on white-collar law.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Neither Obama or Harris have spoken much publicly since Election Day in 2024.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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File: Elon Musk, right and Antonio Gracias speak during a town hall Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The State Department said there are discussions about sending a more-extensive response to Myanmar with disaster experts monitoring the situation.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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During the roundtable discussion, many participants raised concerns about the high cost of doing business in California, saying there are too many fees, taxes and regulations that small business owners face.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
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Worse yet, has Lutnick ever talked with a friend or relative in his or her 70s or 80s who depends on Social Security to cover basic bills?—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Ramsey talked to Jimmy Fallon about the upcoming season, trying their best to keep things under wraps.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Several of those town halls – including in deeply Republican districts – went viral as residents harangued lawmakers over the cuts.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Republican members of Congress are finding themselves so harangued about federal cuts during town halls that they've been advised to stop holding them.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 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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Composed of a custom 16-piece modular system that shifts daily, the space invites interaction—encouraging visitors to pause, sketch, converse, or reflect.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here is the adorable moment (but be aware there is a curse word in this exchange).—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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But police allege that Sullivan was lying during that exchange.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Discourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourse. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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